Burglar Steals 22 Pieces of Jewelry from Newport Home

A home on Somerset Lane in Newport Beach was burglarized last week, police reported.

The burglary took place on Thursday, Aug. 15 between 10 and 11:30 a.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Somerset Lane. According to police, the suspect went into the home through an unlocked back window.

The resident reported a watch and 22 pieces of jewelry stolen from the home, police reported.

No other information was available.

Home Safety Tips

• Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
• All windows should be equipped with a secondary security lock.
• All exterior doors should be of a solid core construction and have a deadbolt lock. This includes the  door leading from the garage into your home.
• These doors should also be  equipped with a security strike plate using four to six, three inch screws. The screws should affix the strike plate to the home’s structure not just the frame of the door.
• Never leave a purse, wallet or other valuables in plain sight.
• If you have a safe, make sure that it is properly secured with bolts so that it cannot be easily removed.
• Always close and lock your safe, and never leave a key or combination laying around.
• If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.

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