Los Angeles follow-home robberies prompt community alert from police

The Los Angeles Police Department is urging LA residents to be on high alert as follow-home robberies in the city continue to rise. 

In a community alert, the LAPD warned there is an ongoing trend of follow-home robberies, whereby assailants follow victims home from places like Melrose Avenue, the Jewelry District of Los Angeles, nightclubs, and high-end restaurants. 

The target of these robberies, the LAPD said, has been expensive jewelry, watches, necklaces, and pursues. Vehicles have also been targeted based on the type of vehicle they’re driving.