Chatsworth, CA — An attempted break-in disrupted the calm of a Chatsworth neighborhood on May 20, 2025, at approximately 5:13 p.m., when a homeowner at the 9700 block of Nevada Avenue reported an intruder inside her residence. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire Division responded swiftly to the call, but despite a thorough search, officers were unable to locate any suspects, leaving the community on edge after ongoing concerns about property crime in the San Fernando Valley.
According to the LAPD, the homeowner contacted authorities after hearing unmistakable footsteps upstairs while she was home. Fearing for her safety, she promptly exited the residence and alerted police. Officers from the Devonshire Community Police Station, arrived within minutes, establishing a perimeter around the property and conducting a meticulous search of the home and surrounding area. No suspects were found, and there were no immediate signs of forced entry or missing items, though the investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the intruder’s intentions and entry method.
The incident has sparked alarm among residents of Chatsworth, a neighborhood that has faced periodic spikes in burglaries. More recently, the LAPD’s Devonshire Division has tackled “knock-knock” burglaries targeting high-value homes, with a task force formed in 2017 to address such incidents. While no connection to past patterns has been confirmed, the Nevada Avenue attempt underscores the need for vigilance.
LAPD urges residents to report suspicious activity immediately to the non-emergency line at (877) 275-5273 or 911 in emergencies. The department also recommends installing security cameras and reinforcing entry points, advice echoed on community platforms like Nextdoor, where package theft prevention tips have been shared.
As the investigation continues, the LAPD Devonshire Division encourages anyone with information or security footage from the Nevada Avenue area to contact detectives at (818) 832-0609 or the front desk at (818) 832-0633. Chatsworth residents are left reevaluating their home security, determined to keep their neighborhood safe.
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