A Studio City homeowner’s quick call to 911 may have stopped a would-be burglar overnight, but it’s the latest in what police and residents say has become a near-daily threat across Los Angeles County.

LAPD officials say a woman was inside her home late Thursday night when she heard someone trying to break in and immediately called 911. Officers responded quickly – even deploying an LAPD helicopter – but by the time they arrived, the suspect had already fled.

The incident adds to a growing list of burglaries and attempted break-ins hitting neighborhoods across the region. Many of these crimes are occurring despite homeowners investing in security systems, surveillance cameras, and even private security patrols.

Recent high-profile cases include an attempted burglary at the home of Dodge

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