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A distraction burglary occurred yesterday in the Del Rey neighborhood. A female suspect knocked on the victims door and advised that they were doing construction on the house behind the victims home, and that there had been a water leak. She asked for the victim to walk with her into the backyard to check out the leak. While in the backyard the suspect started talking to a male suspect on the phone. When the suspect left and the home owner returned inside she noticed that property had been stolen.

Tips to prevent distraction burglaries:
--If a stranger is at your door, answer it without opening the door.
--If someone wants to enter your home verify who they are by asking 
  for credentials. Contact their company to verify validity.
--Keep neighbors contact information in case you need to call them
--Do not allow strangers into your home
--Be suspicious of strangers who are trying to keep you distracted

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