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# CRIME TIME: July 26-August 1
- URL: https://www.hermosareview.com/crime-time-july-26-august-1/
- Published: 2026-08-14T14:36:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-26T16:43:26.000Z
- Description: Loaded gun and ski mask found in Manhattan Ave. traffic stop
- Author: Hermosa Review
- Tags: Crime

Hermosa Beach police responded to 28 reported incidents during the week of July 26-August 1, marked by a weapons arrest where a loaded handgun was recovered from a vehicle during a traffic stop, two vehicle thefts with associated credit card fraud, and a DUI hit-and-run on Pier Avenue with failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.

### Weapons Arrest

Early Sunday morning on the 1000 block of Manhattan Avenue, a traffic stop revealed a driver with 2 passengers inside the vehicle. A loaded stolen handgun was recovered from inside the vehicle along with a ski mask. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was impounded.

### Stolen Vehicles & Credit Card Fraud

Sunday afternoon on Herondo Street and Monterey Boulevard, a vehicle was stolen from a street parking spot. A wallet was left inside the vehicle and multiple charges to credit cards were made following the theft. A second stolen vehicle was parked on the 2600 block of Valley Drive.

### Pier Avenue Thefts

An iPhone was stolen from a purse on Pier Avenue on Sunday morning. A phone was stolen from a back pocket on Pier Avenue on Sunday morning.

### DUI Arrests

Two DUI arrests were made during the week. Early Sunday morning on the 700 block of Pier Ave, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence. Sunday evening at Pier Avenue and Ardmore Avenue, a subject was arrested for DUI, hit and run, and failure to prove financial responsibility.

### Traffic Enforcement

Multiple citations were issued for driving on suspended or revoked licenses and driving while license suspended for DUI. A citation was issued for driving on suspended/revoked license on Hermosa Avenue and 14th Street on July 18.

### Quality of Life

One public intoxication arrest was made on the 2600 block of Valley Drive on Sunday morning.

### Traffic Incident

Friday evening on the 700 block of 11th Place, a victim was walking in a parking lot when a vehicle backed up. The victim fell and the vehicle continued to back up, yet did not strike the victim.

### Found Property

Found items included duffel bags, bicycles, and wallets.

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