Fall 2011 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter
Please visit the link below to view the Fall 2011 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter from your Newport Beach Police Department.
Inside you will find information on How to Prevent Purse Theft, Pickpockets, Halloween Safety, Four Ways to Stop Unwanted Solicitations at Home, and more.
Newport Beach Police Department Advisory:
Two garage burglaries on Buckeye Street (RD36)
The burglaries occurred between Friday, December 16, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
2500 Block of Buckeye Street: Unknown suspect entered the victim's unlocked garage and took a vintage train set, sunglasses and guns.
2400 Block of Buckeye Street: Unknown suspect forced open the victim's garage entry door and took a bicycle, camera, dental equipment, and a wallet from an unlocked vehicle parked inside.
How to Deter a Garage Burglary
• Install a deadbolt lock in all doors leading from your garage to your home or outside.
• Use a vacation bolt or padlock in the garage door’s track, ¼ inch above the roller when the door is in a closed position. This will prevent the door from opening in the event someone has a garage door opener with your door’s frequency.
• Cover your garage windows with curtains or blinds to prevent a burglar from seeing what you keep in your garage.
• Lock bikes and other valuables to something stationary within the garage.
• It only takes seconds to remove property from an open garage, never leave your garage doors open even for short periods of time, when you are not present.
• Consider improving the lighting on your property, criminals like to work in the dark.
• Put your Neighborhood Watch to work. Make a strong commitment to knowing and watching out for each other.
• If you see suspicious activity, vehicles, or people call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at 644-3717.
