Crime & Safety

Burglars Target Cars in Corona del Mar

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to police.

Three vehicles were burglarized in Corona del Mar last week, and police are reminding residents to take some simple precautions to keep vehicles safe from thieves.

The most recent vehicle theft was reported Saturday in the 300 block of Driftwood Road. Newport Beach police say the victim reported a loss of about $5,700. Another theft was reported in the 1800 block of Bayside Drive between 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, and 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Police said nothing was stolen from the car. Thieves targeted another car in the 300 block of White Cap Lane between 6:30 p.m. last Tuesday and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police say the victim reported a loss of $2,119 and about $380 in damage.

According to police, 90 percent of total crimes reported in Newport Beach in 2011 were property crimes (burglaries, petty thefts and grand thefts). Thirty-seven percent of those crimes involved vehicles, and 54 percent of vehicle crimes involved unlocked cars.

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Help reduce statistics

  • Remove all valuables from plain sight in your vehicle or hide them prior to arriving at your destination. 
  • Lock your vehicle and make sure it is securely locked before leaving the area. 
  • Close your windows! An open window or sunroof allows for quick entry into your vehicle by a thief. Be sure to check they are completely shut before leaving your vehicle.

If you notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 949-644-3717 immediately.

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