Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

STREET CLOSURES IN SOUTHEAST TORRANCE On Friday August 31, 2012, the following streets in Southeast Torrance will be closed from 7am to 4:30pm for street repair work: • The cul se sac of 243rd Pl. east of Walnut St. • 242nd Pl. between Walnut Ave. and Huber Ave. • The cul de sac of Falena Ave. north of 242nd Pl. • Huber Ave. between 242nd Pl. and 238th St. • The cul de sac of Falena Ave. north of 244th St. • 244th St. between Falena Ave. and the city border to the east • Falena Ave. between 244th St. and the city border to the south WEEKLY CRIME REPORT FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012 No reported residential burglaries again this reporting period. Vandalism (Fuel & Flee) 8 21 2012 1:25PM Scotto Chevron, 2700 Block Cabrillo Avenue Suspect fails to remove hose from vehicle causing damage to gas pump. Vandalism 8 20 12 PM to 8 21 9AM 2100 Block 235th Place (between Arlington and Cabrillo) Vehicle paint scratched and obscenities sketched on ve

 No reported incidents to the Torrance Police Department during the reporting period.  Two weeks in a row without a residential burglary. Two NASA jets, a T-38 and an F-18 will fly approximately 1,500 feet above Los Angeles starting at 8a.m., Saturday, August 25th.  These flights are intended to capture photographic imagery.  If delayedby weather or other circumstances, the jets will fly at 12:30p.m.  If the flights are cancelled, they will be rescheduled. These jets are expected to be testing the flight patten for the space shuttle Endeavor's last flight on the 747 to a new home at the California Science Center in Exposition Park on September 20th.

 A traffic divider has been installed on Sepulveda Blvd at Gramercy Avenue to eliminate drivers cutting through the residential neighborhood. Drivers travelling west bound on Sepulveda Blvd can no longer make a left turn on to Gramercy Avenue to cut through the residential neighborhood to reach Arlington Avenue.They will have to make a left turn at the signal at Sepulveda and Arlington.

 Weekly Crime Log for Sunday, July 29th through Saturday, August 4, 2012 No reported residential burglaries during the reporting period. Auto  Theft      7 31 2012 6:33PM     2200 Block Sepulveda Blvd (Arlington)                                                            1996 Honda Accord stolen. Auto   Theft     8 1 12 - 8 4 12            1800 Block 242nd Place (Walnut)                                                             1996 Honda Accord stolen. Auto Burglary 8 2 12 8:30PM to 8 3 12 8:40AM  24000 Block Huber        Suspect entered vehicle via open window and ransacked vehicle.        Property taken including GPS and remote. Theft                 7 29 12  10Am to 6:30PM     23000 Block Arlington Avenue        Locked bicycle stolen. Theft                 8 2 12   3:50PM  233rd and Arlington Avenue        Suspect entered open business and took unsecured property/scooter from        underneath table.                               MADRONA MARSH ON THE CHOPPIN

Report for Sunday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 28, 2012 Our three week hiatus without a reported residential burglary has ended. Residential Burglary 7 28 12 4PM - 7 30 12  9AM   1900 231st St (Between Walnut and Cabrillo) Sliding glass door smashed to gain entry.  House ransacked and hand guns and silver bars stolen. Auto Burglary 7 22 12 11PM - 7 23 12 8:30AM     23400 Block Arlington Avenue Remote, cash, vehicle registration and insurance papers taken from unlocked vehicle. Theft - Auto 7 27 12  8AM - 5:30PM   23500 Block Crenshaw Blvd Catalytic converter removed from vehicle. Theft - Apartment 7 27 12 9:33PM       23300 Block Arlington Locked bicycles taken from carport. Theft - Residential 7 22 12  8:09PM      1800 Block 235th Street  (Between Western Ave and Walnut) Front yard lights stolen and wiring cut.