Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: DUI Arrest, Thefts
A burglar is caught in the act, and one suspected shoplifter has a passion for fashion. Here is a roundup of recent crime reported in Hermosa Beach.
Here are some of the recent crimes in Hermosa Beach:
Counterfeit money
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Shoppers in a PCH store on Sunday purchased items using counterfeit money, according to Hermosa Beach police reports. The scam happened around 3:15 p.m. in the 300 block of PCH.
Suspected DUI
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Police were notified around 11:18 p.m. Sunday that a driver heading northbound on PCH was swerving from lane to lane. The driver was reportedly stopped and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Skateboard robbery
Two people robbed a skateboarder Thursday around 6:53 p.m. in the 2600 block of Valley Drive. The suspects threatened the skateboarder before snatching the board, according to police reports.
Burglary interrupted
A burglar was caught in the act of stealing garage tools Thursday around 5:30 a.m. The suspect snuck into the garage of a home in 600 block of Porter Lane and began loading a duffel bag with tools before being found by the homeowner, according to police reports.
Stealing jeans
One suspected shoplifter had a passion for fashion Wednesday while shopping around 3:15 p.m. The shopper stole two pairs of jeans from inside a Hermosa Avenue clothing store, according to police reports. The total value of the items was less than $950.
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