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Benny Blanco’s Mother Barricades Herself During Studio City Break-In as Intruders Flee

Police say masked suspects shattered a sliding glass door and escaped before officers arrived, and investigators are reviewing evidence as accounts differ on key details.

Overview

  • Sandra Levin hid in an upstairs bathroom and called 911 after hearing intruders enter her Studio City home around 9:15–9:30 p.m. Monday.
  • LAPD reports the suspects had fled by the time officers reached the house; Levin was unharmed and no arrests have been made.
  • NBC Los Angeles reports the burglars turned on the outdoor water system to help muffle the sound of breaking glass.
  • Outlets differ on specifics, with reports varying between two or three suspects and conflicting accounts on whether rooms were ransacked and property stolen.
  • Detectives are canvassing the area and checking for security footage, describing the suspects only as wearing dark clothing and masks.