A SETHA member in the 23000 Block of Huber Avenue (Walnut St) reported that their
heavy front door mat was flipped over and moved. It happened between
8 PM and 7 AM this morning. They do not hide a key under the mat.
Every burglar knows to look on the top door-sill, anywhere in the porch light, in the mailbox,
under the doormat, in the potted plant, in the plastic fake rock near the entrance, in the magnetic key holder attached to anything metal, etc.
You get the idea… anywhere near the front door will be obvious places for a potential burglar
to quickly look. Just don’t do it.
Here are some additional reminders about residential burglaries from the Torrance Police Department.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
- Strangers (and in some cases solicitors) knocking on doors to see if anyone is home. When there is no answer, they walk to the back of the residence and break in.
- Multiple suspects. Some may even be female or high school age. Other suspects may be waiting nearby in a vehicle and/or talking on a cell phone.
- Strangers in your backyard or your neighbor’s backyard that don’t belong.
- Vehicles in your driveway or your neighbor’s driveway that don’t belong.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:
- If a stranger or solicitor knocks on your door, let them know you are home without opening your door.
- Be suspicious of stories of why they are there i.e.; looking for someone who does not live there.
- Immediately call the Torrance Police Department. Dial 9-1-1 for immediate police response or (310) 328-3456 for a non emergency.
- Take note of suspect descriptions such as gender, race, clothing, height, weight, age, hair color, eye color, tattoos, etc.
- Take note of vehicle descriptions, license plates, and direction of travel.
“See Something, Say Something!”
John Bailey, President
SETHA
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