Community Alert for Neighborhood Watch

~ The following Community Alert bulletin was included in today's e-policing report. Don't think crime won't hit you. We had catalytic converters ripped off 2 of our Toyota trucks. There are also purse and backpack snatching crimes on the increase. Be careful everyone. Be alert!

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COMMUNITY
ALERT
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DEVONSHIRE AREA CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL
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AUTO THEFT AND BURGLARY/THEFT
FROM MOTOR VEHICLE PROBLEM
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD…
THIS PARTICULAR AREA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING

HIGH NUMBERS OF AUTO THEFTS AND

BURGLARY/THEFTS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES.

THESE CRIMES PRIMARILY OCCUR DURING

THE LATE NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING HOURS,

AND ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VEHICLES

ARE BEING VICTIMIZED.
WHILE THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO COMBAT

THIS PROBLEM, SINCE COMMUNITY AWARENESS

IS THE KEY TO PREVENTION,

WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE…

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY:
Ø LOCK AND SECURE YOUR VEHICLES,

AND ALWAYS SET YOUR ALARM OR USE AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. MAKE IT AS DIFFICULT AS POSSIBLE FOR THESE CRIMINALS TO GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY.
Ø NEVER LEAVE VALUABLES SUCH AS CELL PHONES, CD's, ANY KIND OF PORTABLE ELECTRONICS BRIEFCASES OR BACKPACKS IN PLAIN VIEW. IF YOU MUST LEAVE ITEMS IN THE CAR, LOCK THEM IN THE TRUNK OR PUT THEM OUT OF SIGHT.
Ø REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY BE LINKED TO THESE CRIMES TO THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.

IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR CAN PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE CRIMES, PLEASE CONTACT DEVONSHIRE AREA AUTO DETECTIVES AT (818) 832-1721, OR THE SENIOR LEAD OFFICE AT (818) 363-1726, MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. WEEKENDS AND AFTER HOURS, CONTACT THE DEVONSHIRE AREA WATCH COMMANDER AT (818) 832 - 0633.

APPROVING DETECTIVE:
Prepared by: DEVONSHIRE AREA CAD (818) 832-0669

Date: September 24, 2009

neighborhood watch

Great concept; potentially worth the time & effort.

Our M.A.N. is the “Block Captain” of our

Neighborhood Watch group. He also says that

he’s the youngest member at the meetings.

Hmmmm. Apathy of young families?

Everyone knows there is increased crime in

all areas, with this dismal economy.

Last week, we had the catalytic converters

ripped off 3 Toyota trucks on our block!

Time to step up, & help protect your property & family.

Get to know your Senior Lead Officer,

& help develop the motivation and continuity

to protect your Family, neighborhood,

your home, & friends. If the Watch group

is not working, at least know your

neighbors – who can you trust?...

who should you steer clear of?

Sadly, we’ve found that the main glitch

with the Neighborhood Watch program,

is that some neighbors are the ones

who actually need to be watched.

Even in high-end, security gated areas,

there are undesirable neighbors.

Scary, sketchy, skanky – you name it!

Take the time to get involved and informed.

Sign up for e-policing, & know

what’s happening in your area.

Be cautious answering your door.

Security systems, including video cameras,

are a worthwhile investment.

Tell your family & friends who & what

to watch out for. Remember,

the best defense is a strong offense!

Be the difference; keep your precious

Family & Home safe & happy.

Be your own Neighborhood Watch.

Doesn’t hurt to have a BIG dog in the yard too!

b.q.