Besides thefts in Long Beach, the suspect is suspected in burglaries in Glendale, Los Alamitos, Cerritos and Torrance.
LONG BEACH — A 48-year-old man suspected of committing a series of residential burglaries where he would knock on doors to see if no one was home has been arrested, the Long Beach Police Department announced Monday.
Detectives have been investigating at least 25 circumstances in which Long Beach resident David Silver allegedly posed as a salesman or service worker who would knock on the doors of residences and invade the premises when the homes were not being occupied, police said. “When the victim did not appear to be home, the suspect entered the victim’s home and stole jewelry, collectible coins, heirlooms, jewelry boxes and money,” the Long Beach Police Department said in a statement.
Long Beach Police Department Burglary and Drug Investigations Section detectives executed a search warrant on Friday in the 700 block of Alamitos Avenue, where they arrested, transferred, and booked Silver on suspicion of residential burglary at the Long Beach City Jail without bail. Silver is suspected of burglaries in Long Beach, Glendale, Los Alamitos, Cerritos and Torrance, police said.— The 1200 block of Hackett Avenue on Aug. 1, 2023;— The 2800 block of San Vicente Avenue on Oct. 6, 2023;— The 5200 block of Pageantry Street on Nov. 10, 2023;— The 3100 block of Fidler Avenue on Nov. 20, 2023;— The 3600 block of Karen Avenue on Jan. 2;— The 5100 block of Peabody Street on Feb. 9;— The 5300 block of East 29th Street on Feb.
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