Crime & Safety

Cop Calls: Burglars Target Newport Garages

Jewelry, a vintage train set and a bike were among the items reported stolen.

Newport Beach police recently responded to a handful of garage burglaries and are encouraging residents to take some extra precautions.

The most recent incident occurred between 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 and 4:00 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of Via Lido Nord. Police say an unknown suspect kicked in the side garage door,  forced entry into the home, went through drawers and cabinets and took jewelry.

Another home was burglarized between 9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say the incident occurred in the 2500 Block of Buckeye Street when an unknown suspect entered the victim's unlocked garage and took a vintage train set, sunglasses and guns. During the same time frame, police responded to the 2400 block of Buckeye and found an unknown suspect forced open the victim's garage entry door and took a bicycle, camera, dental equipment and a wallet from an unlocked vehicle parked inside.

Safeguard Your Garage:

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  • 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.
  • Lock bikes and other valuables to something stationary within the 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 notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 949-644-3717 immediately.


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