Intruders who smashed a sliding glass door in a break-in at the Studio City home of music producer Benny Blanco’s mother tried to mask the sound of breaking glass by using a common burglary trick, the LAPD tells NBC4 Investigates exclusively.
The burglars turned on the home’s outdoor water system in an effort to muffle the noise caused by shattering glass in the break-in Monday night in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood, the department said.
Blanco’s mother ran upstairs and locked herself in a bathroom inside a bedroom, police said. The masked men in dark clothing walked upstairs, bur ran off after seeing her, the LAPD said.
It was not clear whether the intruders were armed. No injuries were reported.
No arrests were reported early Wednesday. Nothing was taken in the break-in.
Investigators are working to determine whether security camera video captured the crime.
Blanco, 37, is a 12-time Grammy nominated music producer who married actor-singer Selena Gomez in September.
The department said the case does not appear to be connected to South American burglary crews, which have been linked to several home burglaries in Los Angeles. High-end watches, jewelry and handbags have been targeted in those crimes.
The LAPD reminded people to be vigilant, especially during the holiday shopping season. The best policy is to work with neighbors to look out for each other, the department said.
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