A message from the Commanding Officer, Operations Valley Bureau Deputy Chief Jorge Villegas.
Harming, threatening or harassing someone because of their actual or perceived race, national origin, disability, religion, sex, gender, or sexual orientation, is a HATE CRIME. Under California and Federal Law, crimes motivated by hatred or prejudice carry increased penalties.
Hate Crimes are not just a violation against an individual or group, but also an attack on the whole of society. As such, the LAPD places a very high priority on hate crimes.
I am assuring the community that the Los Angeles Police Department is aggressively investigating the incident that occurred recently in Devonshire Area. I am in direct communication with the Devonshire command staff. Devonshire Detectives are involved in a comprehensive criminal investigation. We are investigating some persons of interest. We hope to have a resolution to this incident soon
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call Devonshire Detective Division at 818-832-0609. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
