Calabasas, CA – In the early hours of April 30, 2025, a brazen burglary unfolded on the 4300 block of Park Fortuna in Calabasas, where two suspects used a ladder to access a home’s second-story roof, stealing a loaded handgun before slipping away. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Lost Hills Station responded to the homeowner’s 12:20 a.m. call but was unable to apprehend the culprits, described as two adult males in light-colored hoodies and face masks. The theft of a black semi-automatic handgun with 10 rounds of ammunition has raised alarms in this affluent community, prompting an urgent LASD investigation.
The Burglary
At approximately 12:20 a.m. on April 30, 2025, a homeowner on Park Fortuna contacted LASD Lost Hills deputies, reporting that suspects were actively breaking into their residence. Security footage revealed two individuals using a ladder to climb onto the second-story roof, gaining entry to the home. The suspects, inside for only a few minutes, stole a black semi-automatic handgun stored in a gun case with 10 rounds of ammunition before fleeing. Deputies arrived shortly after but found no trace of the perpetrators despite a thorough search of the property and surrounding area.
The suspects were described as two adult males wearing light-colored hoodies and light-colored face masks, a tactic echoing methods used in other regional burglaries. The quick, targeted nature of the break-in suggests prior planning, possibly involving surveillance of the home, a common strategy in Calabasas’ upscale neighborhoods known for high-value targets.
Investigation and Community Response
LASD Lost Hills Station is spearheading the investigation, prioritizing the recovery of the stolen handgun due to its potential for misuse. Detectives are analyzing the homeowner’s security footage, seeking additional neighborhood camera evidence, and processing the scene for other clues. The firearm has been logged in law enforcement databases to track any future incidents. The LASD urges anyone with information to contact the Lost Hills Station at (818) 878-1808 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
LASD Lost Hills, which serves Calabasas and Malibu, has ramped up community outreach, promoting security measures like Ring cameras and alarm systems. However, the suspects’ escape highlights logistical challenges in patrolling sprawling neighborhoods with multiple access points.
