Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

This report is for Sunday, July 19, 2015 through Saturday, July 25, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance.   Wednesday, July 22nd, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 1900 Block 234th Street (Walnut-Cabrillo) Suspect pried window for entry & took jewelry and cash .   Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:58AM,  4700 Block Lee Street, (Paradise Park) Suspect cut screen on open bathroom window for entry and fled when the victim observed him in a hallway.  No loss.  No description of suspect.   Wednesday, July 22nd, 3:35PM to 4:20PM, 3000 Block Lazy Meadow Drive (De Portola Park) Suspect pried window screen, entered open window and took jewelry & electronics.   Saturday, July 25th, 11:30AM to 1:20PM, 17000 Glenburn Avenue  (North Torrance) Supected entered unlocked door and took jewelry.   AUTO BURGLARY There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   AUTO THEFT There were two in Torrance and n

This report is for Sunday, July 12th through Saturday, July 18, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 9 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Friday, July 17th, 3:45PM  Knoll’s Trailer Park  Suspect removed window screen while occupant was home but fled when victim yelled.   2 in Hickory Park, 2 in North Torrance, 1 in West Torrance, 1 in Seaside, 1 in Hillside and 1 in the Riviera.   AUTO BURGLARY There were 8 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Monday, July 13th, 12:47PM, 23800 Block Pennsylvania Avenue Suspect took paperwork from unlocked vehicle.    AUTO THEFT There were 7 stolen vehicles in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance.   Friday, July 17th, 2:14PM  2400 Block 227th St (Pennsylvania Avenue) 2012 Honda Accord   Friday, July 17th, 4:40AM, 23000 Block Arlington Avenue 2004 Chevrolet Silverado   John Bailey, President SETHA

 Update on Street Slurry Project in Southeast Torrance 8 AM Monday July 20, 2015   The contractor is beginning pavement repairs today (Monday, July 20, 2015) on Cabrillo Avenue. Once work is complete on Cabrillo they will move to Walnut St; we anticipate work on Walnut to begin late this week or early next week. Signs will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the work. Thanks, Stephanie Comon, P.E. Associate Civil Engineer | City of Torrance | Public Works Department 20500 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 | www.torranceca.gov scomon@torranceca.gov | 310.618.3079 voice | 310.781.6902 fax

Wednesday, July 15th, 4:34PM to 4:47 PM, Residence,  Iris Avenue and Hickory Avenue. South of King’s Hawaiian Restaurant and north of Hickory Elementary School Suspects vehicle:  Older model 4 door sedan, grey with black wheels, Arizona license plates                               possibly a Buick.  (See video) 3 suspects in the vehicle but only two entered the property through a unlocked side gate. It appears one of the suspects was wearing a doo rag.  A doo rag is a scarf tied on your head with the tails or long hair coming out the back.  Another person driving the car, possibly a female. See the attached videos for a more detailed description.  No information on the property loss. Friday, July 17th, 3PM,   Fern Avenue, three blocks east of the above robbed house. A grey car was observed driving up and down Fern Avenue slowly.  Female driving the car and a man in the back seat.  Torrance Police were called and a suspect, young African-Ameri

Thursday, July 16th    Rocketship Park area in the Riviera   Attempted residential break-in. Suspect (s) removed window screens but did not gain entry as the windows were locked. Then they smashed the sliding glass door but it was double pained. They didn’t break thru the second pane of glass.  No entry.   The side gates were not locked.  Some residents do no lock a side gate so the gas meter reader can have access to the device. Your Southern California Gas bill has the scheduled meter read date printed on your monthly bill.  Other folks have Southern California Gas supplied locks on the gate providing access to the meter.  If you keep your gate locked all the time, Southern California Gas will figure a way to bill you.   Note: Southern California Gas Company is upgrading the residential and most business natural gas meters by adding an advanced meter communications device.  This project is scheduled to start in zip code 90501 on 9/28/201

  RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in North Torrance and 2 in West Torrance.     AUTO BURGLARIES There were 9 in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. Tuesday, July 7th 11:30 AM to Wednesday, July 8th 7:40 AM     23300 Block Arlington Ave   Suspect entered unlocked vehicle and took GPS.   Tuesday, July 7th 6:49 PM to Wednesday, July 8th 8:45 AM      23300 Block Arlington Ave Suspect entered vehicle by unknown means and took garage door opener and phone chargers.   THEFT There were 20 reported incidents in Torrance and 3 in Southeast Torrance. 2 catalytic converters were stolen this week in Torrance.   Saturday, July 11th, Noon to 5 PM 23300 Block Arlington Avenue Suspect defeated lock in storage bin and took speakers.   Thursday, July 9th, 6AM to Friday, July 10th, 10:40 AM, 2200 Block 237th Street Suspect cut wire and stole generator.   Tuesday, July 7th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 21

Redondo Beach planning panel moves to deny mixed-use proposal at former Bristol Farms site A mixed-use project located in the Redondo Beach as it was first proposed, containing 180 unit apartment and ground-floor retail. The construction was slated in late 2015. (Credit: Legado Companies) By Carley Dryden , Daily Breeze Posted: 07/17/15, 5:04 PM PDT | Updated: 2 hrs ago 0 Comments After a flood of residents blasted a mixed-use development for the former Bristol Farms site as far too dense and out of character for the village-like area, the Redondo Beach Planning Commission is poised to reject it. The commission directed city staff shortly before 1 a.m. Friday to come back with the necessary documents allowing it to deny the Legado Companies proposal at its next meeting, Aug. 20. “This is too massive, too dense, too inappropriate for our neighborhood,” said resident Amy Josefek, echoing the sentiments of many. The application has been criti

This report is for Sunday, June 28, 2015 through Saturday, July 4, 2015. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES An uptick this week in residential burglaries. 11 in Torrance with 1 in Southeast Torrance 6 in North Torrance, 2 across from New Horizons, 1 in Southwood Riviera, 1 in Hollywood Riviera. Saturday, July 4th, 6 PM to 9:30PM, 23800 Arlington Avenue Suspect entered unlocked garage and took miscellaneous household items. AUTO BURGLARY There were 10 in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. Thursday, July 2nd, 10:30 PM to Sunday, July 5th, 3PM    23100 Block Arlington Avenue Suspect entered vehicle by unknown means and took MP3 player. Tuesday, June 30th, 12:15 AM to 8:15 AM     23700 Block Lucille Avenue (Arlington Ave) Suspect broke window for entry and removed bag. AUTO THEFT There were 5 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. THEFT There were 22 reported incidents in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. Su

  Stephanie Comon, Associate Civil Engineer for the City of Torrance has provided the following information on the street slurry seal program which is underway in Southeast Torrance.   John Bailey, President SETHA   Hi John,   Please see below link to the project website and attached location map for the project.   http://www.torranceca.gov/28471.htm   For everyone’s reference, currently the contractor is out in your neighborhood doing preparatory work ahead of the slurry seal.  This includes sealing cracks in the street and performing localized dig-out repairs to deteriorated pavement (beginning Monday).  This work will take place over the next few weeks then slurry seal work will follow.   During the preparatory work, parking will be restricted however street closures are not anticipated, although traffic may have to be temporarily detoured during intersection work.     Once slurry seal work begins notices will be distributed

This report is for Sunday, June 21, 2015 through Saturday, June 27, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Both burglaries involved lockbox entries with various appliances stolen from the homes.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 10 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 reports were for stolen third row seats from parked vehicles in the Del Amo Fashion Center area.   AUTO THEFT There were 3 reports of stolen vehicles and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT June 27th to June 29th                   23200 Block Falena Avenue      Machinery removed from rear yard.   Friday, June 26th, 10:28 AM           23600 Block Cabrillo Ave          Suspect took victim’s wallet.   VANDALISM   Tuesday, June 23rd, 11:09 AM        236th and Walnut St                Suspect graffiti's fence.