Two Garage Burglaries Reported in Newport Beach

Several unlocked garages were broken into recently in Newport Beach, police reported.

The garage burglaries occurred between Thursday, April 25 and Wednesday, May 1 between 7 and 9 a.m.

• An unknown suspect entered an unlocked garage in the 2300 block of Redlands Drive through a side pedestrian door. According to police, the suspect stole two pairs of sunglasses from an unlocked car that was parked inside the garage.

• Police said an unknown suspect entered an unlocked garage in the 2200 block of La Linda Court through a side pedestrian door. The suspect stole money, credit cards, an ID and a Wilson tennis bag with rackets.

• An unknown suspect also stole items from an unlocked car parked in the 2200 block of La Linda Court. Police said the victim reported a black duffle bag, two pairs of ice skates, blades, socks, knee pads and a jump rope missing from the car.

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. Signup for a vacation check from the police department at www.nbpd.org.