Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that two unidentified burglars entered a house in the 6800 block of Northford Drive, Tujunga, on August 20, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. The intruders first disabled the home’s electrical service, then broke a window to force their way inside. Police were called to the scene shortly after the break‑in was discovered.
The thieves removed a single belt from the residence, an item appraised at roughly $1,000. Investigators determined that the power outage was intentionally created to conceal the burglary and to prevent alarm systems from activating. No other valuables or personal belongings were reported missing, and the occupants were not present at the time of the incident.
Officers arrived, secured the property, and began a canvass of the neighborhood for witnesses or surveillance footage. The department has logged the case as a burglary with theft and is pursuing leads to identify the perpetrators. Detectives noted that cutting power before a break‑in is a tactic occasionally used in the area to reduce the chance of detection.
The incident adds to a series of recent thefts reported in the San Fernando Valley, prompting the LAPD to remind residents to verify the integrity of their home’s electrical circuits and to report any unusual outages. Residents are encouraged to contact the police with any information that may assist the ongoing investigation.