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400 BLOCK OF WESTMINSTER AVE (16-877)
Occurred between: 1/27/2016 at 10:00 p.m. and 1/30/2016 at 1:00 p.m.
An unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence, possibly through an unlocked door. Once inside, the suspect removed the listed items from the living room and bedroom. Prior to the victim discovering the loss, several charges had been made using one of the stolen credit cards.
Loss: iPad, laptop, gift card, credit cards (2), duffel bag, sunglasses, shoulder bag, and an iPad case.
Suspect information: None 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 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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Use timers on indoor lamps to give the appearance that you are home.
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Adjust window coverings for optimal privacy while maintaining good visibility outside.
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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.
