Armed Intruders Attack Woman During Hollywood Hills Home Invasion

The break-in happened shortly before midnight on Torreyson Drive, where two men wearing ski masks entered a residence with occupants inside. The suspects confronted a woman and demanded access to a safe. One allegedly choked her during the encounter; she managed to get away and leave the home with a security guard. Two teenage boys also escaped and ran for help. The woman was not seriously hurt.

Police found a shotgun outside the residence. Investigators have not established whether it belonged to the intruders, who were also said to have tried to take a shotgun lying outside. The suspects fled in a gray sedan before officers arrived, and police have not said whether anything was stolen from inside the home.

The attack unsettled nearby residents. A neighborhood homeowners association leader said the incident had shaken the community, while another neighbor described adding security bars and high-resolution cameras at her home. The association leader also said he was installing cameras capable of capturing license plates. Detectives are investigating the burglary. Recent Hollywood Division figures show burglaries are lower than at the same point last year.