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LAPD - Mission Area
Thursday August 22nd, 2013 :: 08:30 a.m. PDT

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Peak Burglary Times-35% of burgs in @lapdmission occ btwn 7am and 11am. Add 12p to 2p and goes up to 46% #lapd

The reason for this is, burglars prefer a house to be empty and they caper when they think residents are NOT home.  So times reflect when most people are at work.

On occasion, burglars are surprised to find a resident sleeping during the day.  Those hot prowl situations can be scary.

Tips:

Make your house appear occupied: lights, cars in driveway, etc.; Pick up newspapers and mail; leave TV or radio on; Set radio or appliances to turn on and off with timed switches; Be a good neighbor and look out for each other; Remove items from yards like toys and bikes; Don't leave boxes to newly purchase appliances in plain view on trash day; Be more aware day before trash day and day of because of trash pickers roaming neighborhhoods; Join a neighborhood watch group.

#1 thing to do:  LOCK YOUR DOORS and WINDOWS!

Good neighbors can write down suspicious car's license plates and hold in case of burglaries later.  Police might have possible suspect.

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LAPD - Mission Area
11121 Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91345

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-838-9800

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