‘Hot Prowl’ Burglaries Prompt Advice From LA Police: Keep Your Lights On

A series of burglaries in the East Hollywood and Silver Lake areas of Los Angeles have prompted police to warn residents to keep their house lights on and their doors locked. The warning was made after a string of “hot prowl” burglaries that took place in the early morning of July 27, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A hot prowl burglary usually occurs when a victim is home. “Residents are encouraged to turn on all exterior lighting, lock all windows and doors, and be aware of any suspicious persons or vehicles,” the department said. One of the burglaries over the weekend involved a sexual assault of a female victim, police said....