Cop Calls: Burglars Target Unlocked Homes

Police say two suspects recently burglarized unsecured homes in Newport Beach.

• On May 22 between midnight and 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect entered an unlocked door at a home in the 200 block of Diamond Ave. Police say while the victims slept, the suspect stole cash from a wallet in the kitchen and from a pair of pants lying on the floor.

• According to police, on May 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered an apartment in the 1500 block of Miramar through an open front door. During the time of the burglary the victim had just arrived home from the store and was in and out of the residence unloading groceries. The suspect stole a bright red Beach Cruiser.

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