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700 BLOCK OF HELIOTROPE AVE (15-7268)
Occurred between: Aug.12, 2015 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
While the victim was out of town, an unknown suspect gained access to the front balcony and entered the victim’s home through an unlocked balcony door. Once inside, the suspect removed the victim’s property from the master bedroom closet and also opened several drawers and closet doors before fleeing.
Loss: Jewelry and glass ring dish.
Suspect Information: No suspect seen or heard.
Home Security Tips
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Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
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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.
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If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.
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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.
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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 opened remotely.
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If you have a safe, make sure that it is properly bolted to concrete so that it cannot be easily removed.
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Always close and lock your safe and never leave a key or combination out or in an easy to find location (i.e. office, nightstand, etc).
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When you leave on vacation, remember to call the Police Department for a “Vacation Check” 949-644-3681 or sign-up online at www.nbpd.org. Also, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your newspaper 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.
