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LAPD Warns of 'Fumigator' Burglar Striking North Hollywood Area

The man tells victims he was sent by the property owner, police say.

The following message was posted on the LAPD North Hollywood Division's Facebook page:

Community Alert…burglar in North Hollywood! There is a male Hispanic (or appears Hispanic) in his mid-50s, about 5'06", 155 pounds, brown hair, who is posing as a fumigator. He may come to your front door and say he was sent by the property... owner. He will spray an unknown liquid and ask for your help. He will then try to make his way inside your house and take your belongings while you’re distracted. If you encounter this person, please take down his license plate, and any other information you can, and call us immediately. He may strike elsewhere in North Hollywood or surrounding areas. Feel free to share with your friends.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Laura May 15, 2013 at 10:49 am
I'm ready to stick a bike lane in the middle of the produce aisle at Ralphs at this point.
Jean Jeunet May 14, 2013 at 11:10 pm
But first, we must develop credibility by learning how to spell and construct a sentence.