Burglar Breaks Lock to Enter Newport Home

Two homes were recently burglarized in Newport Beach, police reported.

• Police say sometimes between Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 12:15 p.m., a suspect entered a home in the 100 block of Corsica by breaking the lock on the front door. Police say a digital camera was stolen from the house.

• On Wednesday, Feb. 13 an unknown suspect entered a home in the 800 block of Sandcastle through unknown means. According to police, the suspect went through the house, took some items and left them outside the front door.

Home Safety Tips:

• To ensure the safety of your home, schedule an appointment for a free security inspection by calling Newport Beach police at 949-644-3699.

• Make sure the doors and windows of your home are locked at all times.
  

• 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.

• 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.

Newport Beach police say if you arrive at your home and notice something out of place that leads you to think someone has been in your home while you were out, go to a safe location and call 911.

If you see suspicious activity, vehicles, or people call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at 949-644-3717.