Two guns stolen from LA home of Rep. Karen Bass during break-in
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass said Saturday that her Los Angeles home was broken into Friday night and two firearms were stolen.
"Last night, I came home and discovered that my house had been broken into and burglarized," Bass, who is running for mayor against developer Rick Caruso, said in a statement issued Saturday afternoon.
"LAPD was called, and I appreciate their assistance. At this time, it appears that only two firearms, despite being safely and securely stored, were stolen. Cash, electronics and other valuables were not. It's unnerving and, unfortunately, it's something that far too many Angelenos have faced," added Bass, a Democratic congresswoman who represents an area west and southwest of downtown Los Angeles.
No suspect information has been released.
Bass, who is currently projected as the frontrunner against Los Angeles real estate mogul Rick Caruso, said when she arrived to her Baldwin Hills home she saw a burglar inside the house and immediately called police.
There were no details on what kind guns were taken.
During her time in Congress, Bass has advocated for stricter gun control nationally.
The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement regarding the break in, but did not identify Bass the victim nor did it disclose that guns were stolen.
"Los Angeles Police Department, Southwest Division Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person who is suspected of a burglary in the Baldwin Vista community of Southwest Division. On September 9, 2022, a suspect entered an unoccupied residence and removed property from the location. According to the victim, there are several valuables, electronics, and US Currency in view that were not taken. The suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, standing 5 feet and 9 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, wearing dark clothing and a surgical mask, blue baseball cap with a white logo emblem, and black Asics sneakers," the statement read.
Loyola Marymount law professor and political analyst Jessica Levinson told CBSLA Reporter Lauren Pozen that the burglary will likely shine a light on a common theme that both Bass and Caruso have spotlighted in their respective campaigns: crime.
"It gives us a moment to talk about crime and think about how candidates are approaching it but probably doesn't change their vote when it comes to what they are going to do in November," Levinson said.
