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Palmdale Sheriff’s Station
Residential Burglaries 08/04/13 – 08/10/13

Last week there were 6 residential burglaries and 1 attempted residential burglary reported within Palmdale.

On 08/04/13, one burglary was reported:
One residence was burglarized on the 39400 block of Southcliff Way. The burglary occurred in the evening hours. The suspect(s) attempted to pry the rear door and removed the screens to two rear windows. Entry was gained through one of those rear windows, which may have been left unlocked by the resident. No one was home at the time of the burglary. (ref -10991)

On 08/06/13, three burglaries were reported:
One residence was burglarized on the 4160 block of East Avenue R. The burglary occurred during the night. Entry was gained through the bedroom window, which had a malfunctioning lock. No one was home at the time of the burglary. (ref -11047)
One residence was burglarized on the 3100 block of Fern Avenue. The burglary occurred in the morning at approximately 8:30am. The residents were home during the incident. The residents heard someone ring their doorbell several times. They looked through a window and did not recognize the person. The residents did not answer the door, nor did they acknowledge the person. A few minutes later, the residents heard someone jiggle the front door handle. Again, the residents did not make it known they were inside. The suspect then kicked open the front door. The suspect saw that the residents were home and immediately ran from the house. (ref -11050)
One residence was burglarized on the 6800 block of Buchet Street. The burglary occurred during the morning hours. It is not known how the suspect(s) gained entry to the house. No one was home during the burglary. (ref -11085)

On 08/08/13 one burglary was reported:
A residence was burglarized on the 4900 block of Essex Drive. The burglary occurred during the evening hours. The suspect(s) gained entry through a rear bedroom window. The window had an apparently malfunctioning lock. No one was home during the burglary. (ref -11212)

On 08/09/13 one attempted burglary was reported:
The attempted burglary occurred on the 38300 block of Division Street. The attempt occurred sometime between 07/28/13 and 08/05/13. The suspect(s) attempted to open a rear window. However, the window was locked and further secured with a piece of wood in the window frame. No one was home during the burglary attempt. (ref -11222)

On 08/10/13 one burglary was reported:
A residence was burglarized on the 37600 block of Lasker Avenue. This burglary occurred during the morning hours. It is not known how the suspect(s) entered the house. No one was home during the burglary. (ref -11279)

If you have any information regarding these burglaries, please contact the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station Detectives (661)272-2400.
You can also provide information anonymously to “LA CrimeStoppers.”
By phone 800-222-TIPS (8477)
By text: Text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES)
By website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Burglary Prevention Tips
1.Never leave doors of windows unlocked when leaving home. Including second floor windows.
2.Secure all obvious points of entry to your home. Pretend you are the burglary and plan how you would break into your own house. Install secondary locking devices (such as anti-lift devices, through-the-door pins, or track screws).
3.Create the illusion that you are home using timers on lights, radios, and televisions.
4.Use a timer or photocell to automatically turn on lights at dusk. Leave porch lights on throughout the night, even when you are home.
5.Keep shrubbery near doors and windows trimmed. Don’t provide the burglars with a hiding place or climbing platform.
6.Avoid displaying valuable items such as TVs and computers near windows with open drapes or shades.
7.Use highly visible alarms signs, “Beware of Dog” signs, or Neighborhood Watch decals.
8.Don’t leave your garage door transmitter in your vehicle, or at least keep it out of view (the visor is not a good place). Also keep the door locked leading from the garage into the house. If the burglar gets into your car you don’t want to give him/her easy access to your garage and then your house.
9.Keep extra keys out of sight and in a safe place. Never hide a key outside, most hiding places are obvious to burglars.
10.Organize a Neighborhood Watch group to protect your neighborhood. Contact the City of Palmdale’s Public Safety Office at (661)267-5170 or at [email protected]

If you see any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, please contact the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station. (661) 272-2400

Deputy Eric Caplinger
[email protected]
(661)272-2588
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station


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