COMMUNITY ALERT: Vehicle Burglaries
The residents are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle burglaries and thefts from vehicle during the month of January. Our data indicates items left in plain view are the catalyst for this increase.
Some recommendations to consider in order to reduce your chances of becoming a victim:
1. Please lock up your doors and windows.
2. Please do not leave any valuables inside your vehicle. Items such as purses, wallets, checkbooks, credit cards, jewelry, palm pilots, briefcases, portable GPS/navigation systems, computers, cell phones, keys, etc. If the interior of your vehicle is kept clear, there is less reason for a thief to break into your vehicle.
3. Please remember to keep the three main Neighborhood Watch principles in mind:
A. Awareness,
B. Knowing your neighbors,
C. And when you see someone or something suspicious to please call it in immediately and as accurately as you can to the Tustin Police Department.
4. Please be aware at all times, particularly from about 5:00 p.m. through the night. If you wake up during the night, please look out your windows for any suspicious activity, and if you see any suspicious activity, please call the police immediately.
Emergency or Crime in Progress: 9-1-1
Dispatch (For a Report or suspicious activity): (714) 573-3225
Address/Location
Tustin, CA Police Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 714-573-3200
Tustin Police
[email protected]
714-573-3396