A Los Angeles area man is accused of using a lifelike mask to hide his identity during a string of home burglaries, according to police.
Beverly Hills police say Rockim, 30, allegedly burglarized more than 30 homes in the Los Angeles area while wearing a realistic mask that was designed to resemble a white man’s face. Investigators reportedly linked him to a couple of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood from April 2020 and July 2020. Police also said his vehicle was captured on surveillance video near some of the burglary locations.
Authorities released images of the suspect wearing the mask along with a pair of glasses that police say turned out to belong to Rockim. Police also noted that the suspect always kept his mouth open, and surveillance footage allegedly showed Rockim doing the same while wearing the mask.
The Inglewood native was arrested on May 2 during a traffic stop by Beverly Hills police officers. Police say the same mask and other items tied to the burglaries were inside his car, and the vehicle’s license plates had been stolen. Authorities are also investigating whether he may be connected to home burglaries in Orange County.
Rockim has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on May 25. According to Beverly Hills police, he has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of vehicle theft, and one count of vandalism. The charges are allegations, and he has not been convicted.
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