Investigators said there have been about 10 burglaries at community mailboxes since August. They said the burglaries typically happen in the morning hours.
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"Detectives believe a ring of suspects may be working together and will continue to commit these crimes until they are identified and apprehended," read a statement issued by police.
Police released a series of images from surveillance video on Wednesday showing the suspects going into mailboxes. Investigators said the suspects gain access to the mailboxes using stolen postal service keys, self-made keys or a screwdriver.
Police said they often work in groups of two with one acting as a "look out" who helps carry out the stolen mail in bags.
Below is a list of locations of where these burglaries have occurred, according to police:
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- 8/23/22, 1:07 a.m. in the 6700 block of Woodman Avenue
- 8/23/22, 4:17 a.m. in the 4700 block of Willis Avenue
- 8/27/22, 3:50 p.m. in the 15150 block of Dickens Street
- 8/30/22, 12:26 a.m. in the 6700 block of Woodman Avenue
- 9/18/22, 12:25 a.m. in the 14100 block of Dickens Street
- 9/24/22, 2:17 a.m. in the 14200 block of Dickens Street
- 10/1/22, 2:47 a.m. in the 14100 block of Dickens Street
- 10/4/22, 3:06 a.m. in the 14100 block of Dickens Street
- 10/6/22, 3:51 a.m. in the 14100 block of Dickens Street
- 10/8/22, 4:48 a.m. in the 14100 block of Dickens Street
Anyone with information is urged to contact Van Nuys detectives at 818-832-0029. You can also submit an anonymous with L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visiting the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers website.