Attempted Burglary and Car Chase Rattle Woodland Hills

Five suspects taken into custody after chaotic overnight incident in Los Angeles neighborhood

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:55pm

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In a chaotic overnight incident, five people were arrested in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles after an attempted burglary and a subsequent car chase that resulted in multiple vehicles being struck. Police are still investigating whether the two incidents are connected.

Why it matters

Burglaries and police chases can be disruptive and concerning events for local residents, raising questions about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement response in the area.

The details

According to police, officers were first called to a home on Campo Road sometime before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday after three men attempted to break into the house. Those three individuals were arrested at the scene. Shortly after, a second call was made about a suspicious vehicle in the area. The driver of that vehicle then tried to evade law enforcement, leading to a brief chase that ended with multiple vehicles being struck.

  • The initial attempted burglary occurred sometime before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • The subsequent car chase happened shortly after the initial attempted burglary call.

The players

Stephen Mintz

A resident of the Woodland Hills community who witnessed the chaotic events.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the attempted burglary and car chase incidents.

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What they’re saying

“It was 3 o'clock in the morning, I heard all these sirens going and I'm seeing all the red lights at my house. I got out of bed and I looked up the hill and there is a street that goes back there, and I just saw all these cars flying down there and then they made a left turn and the guys that were being chased. Wacked that poor car. I'm glad nobody was in it.”

— Stephen Mintz, Woodland Hills Resident (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

The Los Angeles Police Department stated it is still investigating whether the attempted burglary and car chase are connected, and has not yet released the names of the five individuals arrested or the charges they may face.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding to burglaries and vehicle pursuits, and the potential impact such events can have on the safety and sense of security within local communities.