- Tuesday July 15th, 2014 :: 10:41 a.m. PDT
#LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff- Summer Crime Prevention Tips From Your Westlake Village Laison Lieutenant
TITLE: SUMMER CRIME PREVENTION TIPS- VEHICLE BREAK-INS
Lieutenant Jennifer Barsh would like to remind you of a few ways you can protect your vehicle from break-ins during these summer months.
NEIGHBORHOOD VEHICLE BURGLARIES
Suspects typically prowl on foot during the warm summer nights and early mornings, looking for unlocked cars with valuables left on display. Some suspects actually come prepared with tools to break into cars that have items left on the seats and dashboards. Here are some tips to help try and prevent car break-ins in your neighborhood:
*Make sure all vehicles are ALWAYS locked and secure.
*Make sure all vehicles parked overnight are left in driveways or in lit areas, if possible.
*Remove ALL personal items such as GPS's, clothing, containers, cell phones, etc.
TRAILHEAD BURGLARIES
Since these suspects are typically from out of the area, they tend to spend much of the day at trailhead parking lots scoping out vehicles in the area. They break into cars after owners have left for their hike, knowing that the owners will be gone for a while. These types of break ins usually result in credit card fraud and identity theft:
*Make sure vehicles are ALWAYS locked and secure.
*Remove ALL personal items such as GPS's, clothing, containers, cell phones, etc.
*Be aware of your surroundings before leaving for a hike. Be aware of persons sitting in nearby vehicles, and persons who do not appear to be dressed for a hike.
*Trust your instincts. If you are ever unsure, CALL THE POLICE.
Prepared by: LET Heather Fuquay
Media Release Date: July 15th, 2014
* Lost Hills Sheriff's Station polices the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village, and the unincorporated communities of Chatsworth Lake Manor, Malibu Lake, Topanga, and West Hills:
For further information contact:
Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
27050 Agoura Road
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 878-1808
Website: www.LostHills.lasd.org
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Address/Location
LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
27050 Agoura Rd
Calabasas, CA 91301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-878-1808