Crime & Safety
Cop Calls: Burglars Target Unlocked Homes
Police encourage residents to sign up for a vacation check when going out of town.
Two homes were recently burglarized in Newport Beach, police reported.
- On Tuesday, Dec. 27, between 8:30 and 12 a.m., police say an unknown suspect entered a home in the 200 block of Kings Place through an unlocked front door. The burglar stole a laptop and two purses from the kitchen counter while the victim was gardening outside.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 14 around 11:20 a.m., three men broke into a home in the 500 block of El Modena. Police say the unknown suspects walked up to the victim's front door, then walked across the patio and jumped over a small fence to gain access to the side of the residence. The suspects then broke a window, activating the alarm and fled in a white Chevrolet, possibly a Malibu with a sunroof. The victim did not report anything stolen.
If you witness suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call police immediately at 949-644-3717.
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
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