This report is for Sunday, July 23, 2017 through Saturday, July 29, 2017.
There were 36 items listed in the log.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
There were 2 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.
1 in West Torrance on July 24th between 1 AM and 3 AM in the 19300 Block of Entradero Avenue.
Entry made via unlocked door, residence ransacked and TV stolen.
1 in North Torrance on July 23rd between 3 PM and 8:30 PM in the 3800 Block of 173rd Street.
Suspect placed chair under window and cut window screen. No entry.
AUTO BURGLARIES
There were 12 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.
Vehicles windows were smashed for entry in 7 of the 12 vehicles.
Items stolen included: metal detector equipment, credit cards (3), gift cards, bags (2), paperwork, checkbook,
purses (4), wallets (3), coin purse, backpack, cash, tablet, laptop, briefcase, makeup, headphones, drivers license,
id card, sunglasses, timing belt kit, surf racks, trunk organizer, stereo, jumper cables, tie downs, and
flashlight.
AUTO THEFT
There were 8 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.
Link to the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log:
National Insurance Crime Bureau Tips on Vehicle Burglary
Each year, $1.255 billion in personal items and accessories are stolen from vehicles in about 1.85 million thefts; and for every theft, experts estimate, there are several break-ins and attempted break-ins. With these common sense habits and preventative measures, you can greatly reduce the chances your vehicle will become a target.
Lock your doors
While this piece of advice should be a no-brainer, up to a quarter of vehicle thefts are from unlocked cars, according to some law enforcement agencies. Even if you're running into the store for a Coke, that's too long to leave your vehicle's contents open for the taking. Simply locking the doors will deter those who might just be waiting around for an easy target.
Keep it tidy
Almost any worthless personal item that's visible from the outside -- even an empty shopping bag -- could be seen as a valuable or a carrier of valuables. If you have a wagon or SUV that leaves your cargo area on display, consider getting a cover. Most of these vehicles can be fitted with inexpensive retractable covers to help keep shopping bags or other belongings out of sight.
Conceal all the evidence
Don't leave any bait out for thieves; stow your electronics and accessories well out of sight-or better yet, bring it with you. The evidence alone might be enough to pique the interest of thieves, so hide that too, including power plugs, telltale iPod adapters, or nav-system windshield suction-cup mounts, and even put the cigarette lighter back in place.
Stash before -- not after -- you park
Get in the habit of putting shopping bags in the trunk right when you return to the vehicle, rather than after you park at the next place like the gym. According to National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) spokesman Frank Scafidi, thieves sometimes linger in busy parking lots looking for valuables being moved out of sight. Don't display to them what you have in your vehicle.
John Bailey, President
Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)
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