On the night of August 8, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Los Angeles police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible burglary in progress at a residence in Encino. The dispatch described noises that sounded like an intruder attempting to force entry, prompting a rapid response from the LAPD.
When officers arrived at the address, they discovered the source of the disturbance was not a human intruder but a family of raccoons situated on the roof of the home. The animals were observed moving across the rooftop, creating the sounds that had alarmed the occupants. No evidence of forced entry or stolen property was found, and the incident was classified as a false alarm.
The responding officers confirmed that the raccoons were the only occupants on the roof and that the residents were unharmed. After identifying the animals, police concluded the call did not require further law‑enforcement action. The department documented the event as a wildlife encounter rather than a criminal incident.
Residents in the area reported hearing the same noises earlier in the evening, which they initially believed were indicative of a break‑in. The incident underscores the occasional confusion that can arise when wildlife activity produces sounds similar to those associated with criminal activity. No additional units were dispatched, and the situation was resolved without the need for arrests or citations.
The LAPD noted that calls involving animal activity are handled on a case‑by‑case basis and that officers are trained to assess the nature of the disturbance upon arrival. The Encino household was advised to monitor for future wildlife activity and to secure any potential attractants that might draw raccoons to the property.