Manhattan Beach man allegedly stole from cars

A Manhattan Beach man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing property from cars in the city, police said Thursday.

Ryan Doherty, 23, was taken into custody on Dec. 31 during a traffic stop. Officers discovered stolen property and narcotics paraphernalia in his car, police said.

Doherty, who was on felony probation for previous drug and theft offenses, was taken to jail on suspicion of possession of stolen property. He was released after he posted $20,000 bail.

A few days later, Manhattan Beach police detectives searched his home. they found suspected stolen property and more drug paraphernalia, Manhattan Beach police Officer Stephanie Martin said.

Doherty again was arrested, but was released when he posted $100,000 bail.

Two iPods recovered from his home were determined to be stolen from vehicles in Manhattan Beach in December, Martin said.

Police are working to identify more victims. Anyone with information was asked to call Detective John Nasori at 310-802-5133.