LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department

29/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 30/07/2024 11:43

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Los Angeles:The Los Angeles Police Department Central Burglary Detectives are seeking additional victims of vandalism in the Downtown Los Angeles area who have experienced similar graffiti.

On May 28, 2024, around 12:20 pm., Central Patrol officers responded to a radio call near the 400 block of South Spring Street for a vandalism investigation. Officers discovered the inside of the building heavily tagged (spray painted) with very distinct figures.

Central Burglary Detectives were able to identify the suspect as 30-year-old Julian-Guy Vladimir Alfa and on July 22, 2024, the investigative detective authored a search warrant for Alfa's residence, which was approved by a Los Angeles County Judge.

On July 29, 2024, Central Burglary Detectives conducted a search warrant service at Alfa's residence at the 700 block of Towne Avenue in Los Angeles. Alfa was arrested for Penal Code 594(B)(1) - Felony Vandalism and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for Penal Code 594(A) - Misdemeanor Vandalism. He was booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Booking No. 6855442.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Central Burglary Detective O'Brien at (213) 996-9864. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the "Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.