Police Issue Crime Alert for Home Burglaries

The Newport Beach Police Department issued a crime alert Friday after receiving reports of home burglaries.

The burglaries took place overnight between Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, according to police.

1300 block of W. Balboa Blvd.

-An unknown suspect reached through an open window and removed an iPhone from the kitchen counter. The victim was home asleep at the time of the crime.

-An unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked front door and removed a wallet, watch, iPod and iPhone from the kitchen and bedroom. The victim was home asleep during the crime.

200 block of East Bay
-An unknown suspect entered the victim’s home through an unlocked window and stole a hat, three cameras, a folding knife, and an iPhone charger.

-An unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence through an open window while the victim slept and stole medication, food, clothing and coins.

Home Security Tips

• Close and lock all doors, windows and garage door. All exterior doors should be equipped with a deadbolt lock, which should always be used have a security strike plate, attached with a minimum of two, three inch screws. 
• If you have an alarm, always activate it when you are away. 
• Use photo cells or timers to turn both interior and exterior lights on and off. 
• If you are going to be out of town, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to check on your home and pick up your mail. Sign-up for a vacation check from the police department at www.nbpd.org.
• If you see suspicious activity, vehicles, or people call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at 949-644-3717.