Police Issue Crime Alert for CDM Burglaries

Newport Beach police responded to a garage burglary and vehicle burglaries recently in Corona del Mar, prompting the department to issue a crime alert to warn residents.

• Police say sometime between Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5 an unknown suspect walked into an open garage at a home in the 500 block of Seaward Road. The victim reported a stolen cell phone that was inside an unlocked vehicle parked inside the garage.
• Between Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Feb. 5, police responded to a handful of vehicle burglaries in the village. A victim in the 400 block of Morning Canyon Road reported missing an in-dash stereo and CD from an unlocked car. A victim whose car was parked in the 700 block of Jasmine Avenue reported missing a dress. A victim whose unlocked car was located in the same area of Jasmine reported a stolen briefcase and distance laser reader.
• Police say on Saturday, Jan. 28 between 1 and 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect targeted a carport in the 600 block of Jasmine Avenue and stole four pairs of shoes and a pair of sandals.

Vehicle Safety Tips:
· Always close your windows and lock your doors when you leave  your vehicle even if you’re gone for only a few minutes.
· Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle. If you cannot take them with  you, hide them from view prior to arriving at your destination.
· When parking outside of your garage, treat your garage door  opener as if it were a key to your home and remove it from your vehicle.
· If your vehicle has an alarm, activate it!
· Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
· Call police immediately if you see suspicious activity at 949-644-3717.