Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood are frightened after they say an unknown man is constantly lurking around and trespassing onto properties.
Neighbors on Tyrone Avenue said they’re being terrorized by the man and they’re struggling to understand the motive behind his behavior.
“I’m very nervous and at the same time, angry,” said a neighbor named Maria. “Why is this happening? It’s very scary.”
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The male suspect always arrives in the neighborhood driving a dark-colored Nissan Titan SUV. -
Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood are frightened after they said an unknown man who constantly lurks on their street and trespasses onto properties began puncturing the tires of parked cars. -
Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood are frightened after they said an unknown man who constantly lurks on their street and trespasses onto properties began puncturing the tires of parked cars. -
Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood are frightened after they said an unknown man who constantly lurks on their street and trespasses onto properties began puncturing the tires of parked cars. -
Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood are frightened after they said an unknown man who constantly lurks on their street and trespasses onto properties began puncturing the tires of parked cars.
For at least six months now, the suspect would drive to the neighborhood in his dark-colored Nissan Titan SUV while his hazard lights remained flashing.
Surveillance video showed him exiting his car and walking onto a driveway before jumping over fences and sneaking into backyards.
“We don’t know exactly what he’s up to,” said a neighbor named Frank. “He could be somebody trying to steal things or we don’t know if he’s a rapist or anything. We have no idea.”
The suspect doesn’t attempt to hide his face with a mask or a hoodie.
“Why is this person doing this to us?” Maria said. “We don’t even know him. We haven’t done anything to him. Why would he do this?”
Neighbors on the street said nobody knows the man or what his motives are. On Tuesday night he returned again, however, this time the situation escalated. Using a pocketknife, he punctured the tires of vehicles that were parked outside several homes.
Security cameras captured a partial license plate number of the man’s truck.
Residents said they’ve called the police for help, but were told that officers would not respond to the scene if no one was hurt or if nothing was stolen.
For now, neighbors said they feel helpless and are staying alert as the suspect remains at large. Many are worried about a possible confrontation turning dangerous or even deadly.
“What if something more serious happens?” Maria said. “What if he becomes more brazen that he will knock on our doors or do something to us?”
Residents have filed a police report and said they hope the lurker is caught soon.
Anyone with information on the suspect can call the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247.
