According to local reports and security footage, an alleged naked intruder is making repeated noises at a California apartment building.
An anonymous man is seen brandishing a large knife while naked in one instance, and carrying a knife and mask at another local outlet, KTLA. report. He continues to break into East Hollywood apartment complexes, allegedly terrorizing residents.
“I suffered from severe insomnia and severe anxiety, and I’m sure others feel the same way,” resident Vanessa Salguero told the show.
KTLA said residents were staying in touch in group chats and walking each other to their cars to ensure safety. (Related article: Old woman shoots dead armed man who allegedly broke into her home)
Residents of the complex said the man had repeatedly broken in and walked around naked, disturbing the peace among residents. video: https://t.co/sIihx6XPNG
— KTLA (@KTLA) July 25, 2023
The naked man’s alleged break-in occurred after a female resident threatened to blow up the house, the newspaper said.
Police have placed the woman in psychiatric custody, but she is likely to return to the apartment complex in the future, KTLA reported. Since then, intruders, including a naked male suspect, have reportedly turned up at the apartment looking for women.
“The police said, ‘But she didn’t do anything,'” said resident Maria Teresa Lynn of the alleged conduct of the female resident. “Then when would you like? When we’re all dead?”
KTLA said apartment managers have sent notices to residents acknowledging their complaints. “Your voice has been heard and we appreciate the photographic and video documentation of the incident. Please continue to submit written reports to the property manager on site. … [W]According to the KTLA footage, the notice reads part of it.
Residents argued that management’s response was inadequate. “They changed the locks on this door here, but if there’s another entrance, it doesn’t do us any good. … I don’t want to wake up and see a naked man walking around the pool and touching himself. We have children too. It’s unbearable,” Salguero told the magazine.
KTLA said some tenants installed security cameras in their windows, but the alleged intruders were not deterred.
