Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

Torrance morning crash kills driver, closes Crenshaw Blvd., Skypark Drive By Larry Altman , Daily Breeze Posted: 10/29/13, 6:57 AM PDT | Updated: 24 secs ago A motorist was killed early Tuesday morning when he crashed into a light pole in Torrance, police said. The investigation forced the closure of the southbound lanes of Crenshaw Boulevard near Skypark Drive. Police said the driver was south on Crenshaw at 4:10 a.m. when his car left the roadway, hit a light pole and struck a tree on the sidewalk. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Crenshaw remained closed through the morning commute.  

Since July 24, 2013, there have been 11 related auto burglaries wherein the suspect smashes the windows of SUVs parked at locations on  where women are likely to leave their purses in their vehicles while exercising on weekdays (a.m. and p.m.). The suspect(s) targets vehicles parked on the second level of the parking structure at 24-HR FITNESS, 2685 Pacific Coast Hwy and the northwest parking lot at WILSON PARK, 2200 Crenshaw and takes the victims’ purses. The pictured suspect has been captured on video using victims’ credit cards.  

On Sunday, November 3rd , nearly two-dozen air conditioning units will be lifted to the roof of the Del Amo Fashion Center by helicopter from 7:00 AM to Noon.  Carson Street between Madrona Avenue and Hawthorne Blvd will be closed from 5:00 AM to Noon.   On Tuesday, November 6th , the Torrance Planning Commission, will consider a modification of a  previously approved permit at the Del Amo Mall .  The Macy’s Home/JoAnn’s building will have the gross leasable area reduced from 220,000 square feet to 155,000 square feet and will be converted to a multi-tenant building with approximately 105,000 square feet of multi-tenant retail and 50,000 square feet of professional offices.  65,000 square feet from the Macy’s Home/JoAnn’s building will re-allocated to the mall north of Carson Street.   John Bailey, President SETHA

This report is from Sunday, October 13, 2013 through Saturday, October 19, 2013   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were three residential burglaries in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. One each in the Madrona area, North Torrance and the  Delthorne area.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 13 auto burglaries in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   John Bailey, President SETHA

This report is for Sunday, October 6, 2013 through Saturday, October 12, 2013   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 residential burglaries in Torrance.  1 each in Old Torrance, West Torrance, North Torrance , the Riveria and Southeast Torrance.   Thursday, October 10th   8 AM to 3:30 PM   2000 Block Middlebrook Road (Walnut) Suspect entered residence by unknown means and took laptop and gift cards.   AUTO THEFT Saturday, October 12th   2:28 PM  23700 Block Western Avenue Stolen 97 GMC Jimmy   Wednesday, October 9th   1:13PM  2400 Block 227th Street (Pennsylvania) Stolen 98 Mitsubishi Mirage   SIMPLE BATTERY Sunday, October 6th    10:32 PM   23700 Block Western Avenue Suspect grabs victim’s hair before repeatedly punching victim in the head and face, slamming her head into the floor and choking her.   Sunday, October 6th   9:08 PM     23000 Block Huber Avenue (Walnut) Suspect repeatedly punches victim in the head and face.  

This report is for Sunday, September 29, 2013 through Saturday, October 5, 2013   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 3 residential burglaries in Torrance.  Two in Old Torrance and one at Flower and Carson.  None in Southeast Torrance.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 13 auto burglaries in Torrance with three of them in Southeast Torrance.   Wednesday, October 2nd, 8:50PM  23200 Block Walnut Street Suspect pulled/pried window for entry, ransacked the vehicle and took gift card and sunglasses.   Thursday, October 3rd, 4:00AM  2400 Block 237th Place (Pennsylvania Ave) Suspect used a universal key fob for entry but flees without taking anything when observed by victim.   Saturday, October 5th 4PM to Sunday, October 6th, 9AM  2000 Block 236th St (Cabrillo) Suspect forced sunroof open for entry and took sunglasses.   John Bailey, President SETHA  

The intersection is open again. 2100  10 8 2103

Torrance Police report that the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd and Lomita Blvd is closed due to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in a wheelchair.  8:18PM  October 8, 2013

This report is for Sunday, September 22, 2013 through Saturday, September 28, 2013. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 8 residential burglaries in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Tuesday, September 24th, 1:31PM 1900 Block 230th Street (Walnut) Suspect removed screen, entered unlocked window, ransacked and took jewelry. AUTO BURGLARY There were 11 auto burglaries in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Saturday, September 28th, 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM 2000 Block 231st Street (Cabrillo) Suspect smashed window for entry and took purse.