· 2000 BLOCK OF SHIPWAY LN (15-000571)
Occurred on: 1/22/2015 between midnight and 6:30 a.m.
An unknown suspect entered the residence through an unlocked door leading from the garage into the home and removed the victim’s property.
The victim discovered the burglary in the morning, when she could not find her purse and keys. When the victim opened the door leading out to the garage, she discovered the overhead garage door, which had been closed at 9:00 p.m. the previous night, was now open. The items taken had been removed from the laundry room, family room, and office, while the family was asleep.
Loss: Purse, car keys, computer and 3 iPads.
Suspect Information: None seen or heard.
Home Security Tips
· Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
o If you return home and find your pedestrian door that leads into your home locked, and you are certain that you left it unlocked, DO NOT GO INSIDE! Call the police immediately at 9-1-1. Burglars often lock this door to slow down a victim, allowing the burglar extra time to get out of the home before the resident enters.
· If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.
· Always keep your front and rear porch lights on from dusk to dawn and use motion detector lighting along the sides of your home or areas with little foot traffic.
· If your garage door has a remote shutoff button (on the wall-mounted control) located in the garage, consider locking the remote button nightly. This will prevent your garage door from being open remotely.
· When you leave on vacation remember to call the Police Department for a “Vacation Check” (949) 644-3717 or sign up on line at www.nbpd.org. Also, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your paper and mail while you are away.
For more information on securing your home, please click on this link: HOME SECURITY TIPS
Report all suspicious activity by calling the Newport Beach Police Department at 949-644-3717.
