Gardena man arrested as suspect in Torrance car break-ins
A Gardena man caught allegedly breaking into a car in Torrance was arrested at the end of a high-speed chase, police said Thursday.
Lewayne Anthony Brooks, 46, was arrested shortly after midnight Wednesday as police conducted an undercover operation to catch a suspect in a string of car break-ins, Torrance police Lt. Steve D'anjou said.
Officers were watching the Courtyard by Marriott parking lot in the 1900 block of 190th street when Brooks drove in about 12:20 a.m.
D'anjou said Brooks sat in his car for awhile, then walked over to a vehicle, smashed a window and took some property inside.
Officers moved in as Brooks tried to drive away. They gave chase to Compton, where he became trapped on a dead end street and ran.
Police surrounded the area and captured him.
Investigators suspect Brooks could be responsible for more vehicle break-ins in that area, D'anjou said.
Lewayne Anthony Brooks, 46, was arrested shortly after midnight Wednesday as police conducted an undercover operation to catch a suspect in a string of car break-ins, Torrance police Lt. Steve D'anjou said.
Officers were watching the Courtyard by Marriott parking lot in the 1900 block of 190th street when Brooks drove in about 12:20 a.m.
D'anjou said Brooks sat in his car for awhile, then walked over to a vehicle, smashed a window and took some property inside.
Officers moved in as Brooks tried to drive away. They gave chase to Compton, where he became trapped on a dead end street and ran.
Police surrounded the area and captured him.
Investigators suspect Brooks could be responsible for more vehicle break-ins in that area, D'anjou said.
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