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200 BLOCK OF OLD NEWPORT BLVD (15-001323)
Occurred on: 2/16/2015 between 3:05 p.m. and 3:25 p.m.
At approximately 3:05 the victims locked their front door and took their dog for a walk. While they were away, an unknown suspect found an unlocked kitchen window and entered the residence. Once inside, the suspect went through several rooms and removed the listed items before fleeing the residence. When the victims returned home they found several plants that had been near the kitchen window knocked over and their property missing.
Loss: Purse, wallet, credit cards, U.S. Currency, Prescription glasses, macbook pro laptop, and a pillow case.
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 door 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.
