Los Angeles Police Arrest Five Suspects in Connection with Series of Residential Burglaries
LOS ANGELES, CA — “The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division announced the arrest of five suspects believed to be responsible for a series of residential burglaries in the City and County of Los Angeles.
In February of 2026, a string of residential burglaries occurred in the areas of Tarzana and Woodland Hills. During these incidents, the suspects forced entry into the residences by smashing open the rear sliding glass doors. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the residences, taking jewelry, designer purses, glasses and clothing. Robbery-Homicide Division identified and arrested Manuel Nava and Michael Lewis. The subsequent investigation linked Manuel Nava, Brett Baily, Elijah Smith and Tonice Davis to burglaries’ in the City of Downey.
Manuel Nava, 21 years old, of Hawthorne, CA – Booking No. 7332019, Charge: 459 PC – Burglary, Bail: $165,000.
Michael Lewis, 22 years old, of Inglewood, CA – Booking No. 7340910, Charge: 459(a) PC – Burglary, Bail: $150,000.
Brett Bailey, 18 years old, of Los Angeles, CA – Booking No. 7303328, Charge: 459 PC – Attempt Burglary, Bail: $50,000.
Elijah Smith, 18 years old, of Los Angeles, CA – Booking No. 7303318, Charge: 459 PC – Attempt Burglary, Bail: $90,000.
Tonice Davis, 32 years old, of Los Angeles, CA – Booking No. 7303308, Charge: 459 PC – Attempt Burglary, Bail: $90,000.
During the service of search and arrest warrants, detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division seized evidence related to these crimes, including hand-held radios, masks, gloves, Wi-Fi jammers, two vehicles and a cache of weapons and ammunition.
Detectives are releasing the suspects’ booking photos because investigators believe they are responsible for additional, unreported burglaries. They are asking anyone who has been victimized to contact the LAPD immediately.”
