Police Blotter: Stolen Bikes, Wallets and Cars

Plenty of cell phones, cameras and iPods are missing after thieves made off with bags and briefcases. Some bags contained more than $3,000 in personal items. Read on for more information on incidents that occurred within the past week as compiled by the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station.

Bicycle thefts

A burglar stole a $250 bike from a residential garage on the 8700 block of Dorrington Avenue on Aug. 26 at about 8 a.m.

A thief stole a $600 mountain bicycle that was locked to a street sign on the 1000 block of Fairfax Avenue on Aug. 29 at about 7:10 p.m.

Commercial crimes

Someome stole a $200 sign from the front of a business on the 8900 block of Beverly Boulevard on Aug. 31 at about 9 a.m.

A female suspect described as Caucasian was arrested on suspicion of defrauding an innkeeper after being unable to pay her two-month hotel bill on the 8400 block of Sunset Boulevard on Aug. 27 at about 4 p.m.

Stolen bags

Someone stole a carry-on luggage bag from the lobby area of a salon on the 8600 block of Almont Drive on Aug. 27 at about 1:30 p.m. The bag contained purses, a digital camera, miscellaneous clothing and shoes. The loss was estimated at about $3,130. 

A thief stole a briefcase from the reception area of an office building on the 8300 block of Santa Monica Boulevard on Aug. 27 at about 2 p.m. The $50 briefcase contained a $1,000 laptop computer, $150 camera, $250 iPod and miscellaneous items. 

While dining at a restaurant on the 8600 block of Sunset Boulevard on Aug. 27 at about 6:45 p.m., a woman had two wallets stolen from her purse. The wallets and its contents were valued at about $3,120. The victim's stolen credit cards were used shortly after to make more than $1,200 in purchases. 

As she walked on the sidewalk at Gardner Street and Hampton Avenue on Aug. 29 at about 11:15 p.m., a woman's backpack was taken by a robber who then fled on foot. The backpack contained a laptop computer, clothing, sunglasses and miscellaneous items valued at about $2,290. 

Vehicle targeted 

A woman reported that while at a nightclub on the 8400 block of Sunset Boulevard on Aug. 29 at about 5:30 p.m., a thief stole a $2,120 iPod and a $465 pair of eyeglasses from her valet parked vehicle. 

Deputies' log

• Six people were arrested on suspicion of theft or burglary after being observed shoplifting at local retail businesses.
• Following three separate traffic collisions, three drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
• Four vehicles were burglarized by unknown suspects. Total estimate of damage and articles taken was $2,050.
• One vehicle was stolen by an unknown thief.
• Three reported stolen vehicles were recovered and the owners notified.
• Eighteen vehicles were impounded for 30 days each because they were being driven by an unlicensed driver or a person with a suspended or revoked license.