Manhattan Beach experiences a troubling spike in crime, evidenced by a recent incident where an unloaded firearm was found in a middle school student’s backpack. In addition, police report a theft at a local Sunglass Hut where suspects used distraction tactics to steal high-end sunglasses, highlighting a concerning trend in theft and safety within the community.
Over the past week, responding officers tackled numerous calls, including the recovery of multiple loaded firearms from a hotel room rented under fraudulent pretenses. This surge in criminal activity—amounting to 623 calls for service and 19 arrests—coincides with a marked increase in residential burglaries, suggesting a pressing need for community engagement and safety measures in the area.
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