A woman was choked by shotgun-wielding intruders during a violent home invasion at a Hollywood Hills mansion valued at $3.5 million.
The break-in occurred around 11:27 p.m. On November 8 along the 7700 block of Torreyson Drive, a winding hillside street in the Hollywood Hills. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to reports of what police classify as a “hot prowl” burglary, a term used when residents are present during a break-in.
Two male suspects wearing hoodies and ski masks entered the multi-level residence brandishing at least one shotgun, according to police. The intruders confronted a female resident inside the home and demanded she open a safe. During that encounter, one of the armed men allegedly choked her.
The female victim managed to break away from her attacker and flee the residence. She escaped alongside a security guard who was also inside the home at the time. Two teenage boys who were in the residence ran out into the night as well.
Officers recovered an abandoned shotgun outside the home, though police have not yet confirmed whether the weapon belonged to the intruders. By the time law enforcement sealed off the street, the gunmen had already escaped.
An LAPD spokesperson confirmed the suspects fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. Authorities could not confirm whether the intruders managed to take any valuables from the home before fleeing.
LAPD officers completed an initial burglary report at the scene, and the case has been handed over to detectives for a full criminal investigation. The November 8 incident marks the latest in a string of high-end home invasions that have targeted wealthy Los Angeles neighborhoods in recent months.
The mansion sits in a secluded hillside area where properties command multimillion-dollar prices, making such residences attractive targets for organized burglary crews. Police have not released descriptions of the suspects beyond their clothing and masks, and no arrests have been announced.