Man found dead inside Valley Village apartment during LAPD welfare check
A man was found dead inside an apartment in Valley Village when officers responded to a welfare check.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 12600 block of Riverside Drive around 2:30 p.m.
When they entered the apartment, they found a 53-year-old man dead. It is unclear how he died, but detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.
The LAPD confirmed there was evidence of a break-in at the adjacent vacant apartment, and authorities believe it could be related.
Neighbors identified the victim as a resident named Manny. Neighbors added that they have complained to the building management about people getting onto their roof. One of the residents said the suspect used a skylight in the vacant apartment and jumped to a balcony outside Manny's home.
On Wednesday, detectives released the photo of a possible suspect accused of breaking into the 53-year-old's apartment.
Police described the suspect as a man with black hair between the ages of 30 and 40 years old. They believe he is between 5-feet-6-inches and 5-feet-9-inches. He weighs between 180 and 220 pounds. He was wearing a dark color jacket, a white shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact the Operation Valley Bureau at (818) 374-9550.