The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide
Division announced the arrest of five suspects believed to be responsible for a series of residential burglaries in the City and County of Los Angeles.
In February of 2026, a string of residential burglaries occurred in the areas of Tarzana and Woodland Hills. During these incidents, the suspects forced entry into residences by smashing open rear sliding glass doors. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the homes, taking jewelry, designer purses, glasses and clothing.
Robbery-Homicide Division identified and arrested Manuel Nava and Michael Lewis. The subsequent investigation linked Manuel Nava, Brett Bailey, Elijah Smith and Tonice Davis to burglaries in the City of Downey.
Manuel Nava, 21, of Hawthorne, CA
Booking No. 7332019
Charge: 459 PC – Burglary
Bail: $165,000
Michael Lewis, 22, of Inglewood, CA
Booking No. 7340910
Charge: 459(a) PC – Burglary
Bail: $150,000
Brett Bailey, 18, of Los Angeles, CA
Booking No. 7303328
Charge: 459 PC – Attempt Burglary
Bail: $50,00łął
Elijah Smith, 18, of Los Angeles, CA
Booking No. 7303318
Charge: 459 PC – Attempt Burglary
Bail: $90,000
During the service of search and arrest warrants, detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division seized evidence related to these crimes, including handheld radios, masks, gloves, Wi-Fi jammers, two vehicles and a cache of weapons and
ammunition.
Detectives are releasing the suspects’ booking photos because investigators believe they may be responsible for additional, unreported burglaries. They are asking anyone who has been victimized to contact the LAPD immediately.
