West Torrance burglary spree

Three West Torrance homes were burglarized in one afternoon, probably by the same suspect, police said Tuesday.

The break-ins were Oct. 15 between 2 and 4 p.m.

They were in the 5500 block of Halison Street, the 20000 block of Saltee Avenue and the 4100 block of Konya Drive.

In two of the burglaries, the perpetrator removed screens and slid windows open.
For the third, he entered through an unlocked front door after knocking. However, the resident was home and the suspect fled.

The burglar is described as a black man in his mid 20s with a mustache. He is about 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds.

Investigators believe he was driving a gold newer Nissan Pathfinder, which he backed into the third victim's driveway.

He got away with small electronics, a wallet and jewelry.

Police want residents to pay attention to strange people and cars, and warned that a common technique by burglars is to knock on a front door before trying to get inside through a side or back door or window.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is urged to call the police.