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Harbor City - District 5A11
Senior Lead Officer - Andrey Wilkins 310-869-2106
E-mail address: 30418@LAPD.LACITY.org
Blackberry Email Address: 5A11@mycingular.blackberry.net
Crime Trends
During the month of July the Harbor City Area experienced an increase in Burglaries in the Central and Pacific Coast community. Please do not leave property in your vehicle and lock your vehicle. Please lock and secure your homes. In an effort to combat this activity, Harbor Area Patrol, Detectives and Senior Lead Officer Wilkins (SLO) have all redirected additional resources to the area. Additionally, Block Captains training sessions are available for any community. If you have any question please call Senior Lead Officer Wilkins at 310-869- 2106
To report Narcotic activity in Harbor City, Please call the Harbor Station Narcotics Detectives at 310-548-2616. You can make the call anonymous or please leave a message.
To report Gang Activity in Harbor City, Please call the Harbor Area Gang Enforcement Detail at 310-548-7504.
TIPS FOR WALKERS
- Choose busy streets and avoid passing vacant lots, alleys
- At night, stick to well-light areas.
- Don’t walk or jog alone.
- Carry your purse close to your body, and keep a firm grip on it.
- Don’t overload yourself with packages
- Avoid wearing shoes or clothing that restrict your movements
- Carry a whistle or other sound device in case of an emergency
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
For a complete list of home and business tips, please search the LAPD's online home security information section www.lapdonline.org
As our final month of summer vacation approaches, I want to give you the following travel and tourist crime prevention tips, especially for those of you who opted not to visit our local tourist attractions. This information is meant to contribute to the personal security of tourists while traveling. You can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Following these crime prevention tips can help protect tourists against the occasional pitfalls that can occur, even to the most experienced traveler.
Before you leave
- Preventing crime during family travel starts with making sure your home is protected while you're away (find out more about securing your home and property). The key is to make it look like you never left:
- Keep shades and blinds in their normal positions.
- Stop mail and newspapers, or ask a neighbor to pick them up every day.
- Put several household lights on timers so they turn on and off at appropriate times.
- Arrange to have grass mowed while you're gone.
- Make sure all your door and window locks are in working order - and use them.
- Activate your home alarm (if you have one).
- You might even leave a radio on - or put it on a timer. Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway overnight - anything that might suggest someone's home. And don't forget to lock all doors and windows when you leave.
Packing your bags
- Preparing for a family trip requires a lot of planning. You need to decide where you're going, where you'll stay, and how you'll get from one place to another. You also need to decide what to take with you. Planning can decrease the chances of crime joining you on your journey. Some tips on what to take:
- Clean out your wallet or purse before you go; take only essential credit cards. Plan to use credit cards or traveler's checks instead of cash whenever possible.
- Carry your purse close to your body, or wallet in an inside front pocket. Better yet, take a "fanny pack" or wear a money pouch under your clothes.
- Pack as lightly as possible. Lots of heavy, cumbersome bags will slow you down and make you more vulnerable to getting robbed.
- Expensive, designer luggage can draw unneeded attention to your belongings. Pack your things in inconspicuous bags.
- Keep a separate record of the contents of checked luggage.
- And keep anything of value such as medicine and jewelry in a carry-on that stays with you.
- If you are going on an extended vacation, consider shipping large bags to your destination in advance. For the return trip, mail bulky new purchases home, or ask merchants to do it for you.
Out and About
- Your home is secured and you're packed. Now it's time to go. While you and your family are traveling, it's important to remember that tourists make tempting targets for thieves. Often lost or distracted, weighed down with bags, and carrying cameras, plane tickets, money, and other valuables, unsuspecting travelers can attract crime like a magnet.
- The best advice for you and your family is to do all you can to blend in with the crowd.
- Don't display expensive jewelry, cameras, bags, and other items that might draw attention.
- Check maps before you go out so you can tour confidently.
- Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets at all times - no shortcuts.
- Always lock your car when it's parked, even if the stop is brief. Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk. Don't advertise that you're a tourist by leaving maps and guidebooks on the seat or dashboard - keep them in the glove compartment. Use a steering wheel locking device or a car alarm.
- Traveling safely with your family also means sticking together and keeping an eye on your children at all times. Make sure they know where you're staying (name and address), and teach them what to do if they get lost or separated. You might want to agree on a meeting place, just in case. And by all means, make sure your kids know not to accept rides or favors from strangers.
- Make your family vacation a memorable one for all the right reasons.
Harbor Gateway Area-District 5A1
Senior Lead Officer – Li’ava’a S Moevao (Moe) 310-869-2174
E-mail address:26149@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
The crime rate within the Harbor Gateway Community has been down. The three crime category’s that’s been on the radar in the area lately is the (BFMV) Burglary from Motor Vehicles and (GTA’s) Grand Theft Auto and Residential Burglaries (459). The specific areas are the Home Depot on 182nd Street east of Vermont Ave (740 W 182nd Street), and the Wal-Mart on 190th Street and Normandie (19503 Normandie Ave) and the residential area between Normandie Ave (East) and Western Ave (West), Carson Street (North) and 223rd Street (South) . If you shop or live around these locations, please lock your personal belongings in the trunk and secure your vehicle. Close all the windows and doors to your home and lock them. There has been an increase of illegal dumping on the sidewalks in the front of apartment buildings and homes.
Community Meetings
The Harbor Gateway South Neighborhood Council Meeting empowers community members to make needed changes in their community and to improve the quality of life. The meeting is hosted at the Halldale Elementary School located at 216th Street and Halldale Avenue on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1900 hours. The next meeting will be August 12, 2008.
We also have the Community Volunteer Task Force Meeting that’s now being held at Normandale Recreation Park once a month. It’s sponsored by Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s office. For more information contact Erika Velazquez at the Councilwoman’s office for more information at (213) 473-7015.
Crime Prevention Tips
“Auto crimes are on the rise”
- Always lock and secure your vehicle
- Avoid leaving valuables in plain view
- Invest in an auto alarm system
- Utilize vehicle ignition “kill switches”
- Park in well lighted areas
- Notify Police whenever suspicious activity is observed
- Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the engine running
“Street robberies”
- Remember criminals prey on easy targets
- Keep your valuables out of sight
- Avoid displaying money in public
- Avoid giving rides to strangers
- Shop in pairs whenever possible
- Report all suspicious activity to police immediately
Consider becoming a Block Captain and forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. For details please call Senior Lead Officer Li’ava’a S Moevao at (310) 869-2174. Remember to be a good witness when crime strikes. Call 1-877 ASK-LAPD for non-emergency calls and 911 for crimes in progress. For narcotics related offenses with follow-up information call 1-800-662-BUST. If you have information on outstanding wanted suspects please call the crime hotline at 1-800-LAWFULL.
San Pedro - District 5A55
Senior Lead Officer – Irmina Dumaplin 310-869-2067
E-mail address: 32070@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
With gas prices rising, think about getting a locking gas cap. We’ve had one person report that gas was stolen from their tank.
Basic Car 5A55 covers northwest San Pedro. Crime trends in the area for the month of July are as follows.
Burglaries declined. One home on the 1400 block of 1st St was burglarized through the rear sliding door that was left open. A home on the 1000 block of Trotwood Av was burglarized when the front window was left open and a wallet was in plain view. Always lock your doors and windows when you leave your home, or if you can’t see it from where you are in your home. Most of the items stolen are video game consoles, digital cameras, laptops, jewelry and money. Also, make a habit of placing valuable jewelry in a safe, preferably a hidden wall or heavy-duty floor safe.
Vehicle thefts decreased significantly. No specific area was targeted. No specific make or model vehicle was stolen. The vehicles stolen did not have an anti-theft device.
There were a slew of thefts and burglaries from motor vehicles in the first half of the month. Then, during the early morning hours of the 16th, Officers Shelly and Baran were patrolling through an alley in the vicinity of the 1100 block of South Leland St when they observed two persons leaning into a parked car. The two suspects ran off as the officers approached. Officers chased one on foot, and with the help of responding units, they caught the suspects. Further investigation revealed that both suspects were in possession of stolen property at their home that was only a few blocks away. Since then, we have not received any report of car break-ins from the Averill Park area.
We’ve also had a few cars broken into while parked at Bogdanovich Park in June and early July. On the 13th, Officers Bedard and Hogg captured a father and son team that broke into a car that was parked at Friendship Park. No car break-ins have been reported since. Don’t make it easy for the criminals, take your purse with you or leave it at home. An easy way to prevent this is to lock your doors and close your windows and not to leave any belongings in plain view.
Please, contact Harbor Detectives at 310-513-7133 if you have any information on any past homicides or gang shootings.
There are mainly three local street gangs in the San Pedro area. Take note that “RSP” stands for Rancho San Pedro, the predominant gang in San Pedro. “YC” stands for Young Crowd, the rival gang. “DCC” stands for Dodge City Crips and is also in rivalry with “RSP.” Heavy tagging consisting of these acronyms being crossed out is a precursor to gang violence.
If you see a prowler who appears to be casing a neighbor’s yard, please, dial 9-1-1. That prowler may be finding ways of getting into the house whether someone is inside or not. Don’t forget to stay on the line in case the prowler leaves before the police arrive so that you can give fresh information to the police.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, please call the non – emergency line at 877 ASK – LAPD contact LAPD Harbor Division at 310-513-7017 or 9-1-1 for an emergency. To report possible terrorist activity, such as, someone walking the perimeter of the refinery or the Vincent Thomas Bridge and taking photos, please call 1-877 A THREAT.
Quality of Life
Q-Star cameras continue to monitor high graffiti and illegal dumping areas.
To request city services dial 3–1–1.
Neighborhood Events
For community events, visit the San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce website at www.sanpedrochamber.com. or www.southbaycalendar.org.
Crime Prevention Tips
Burglary and theft from motor vehicles:
- When you park your vehicle, keep all change cell phones and any valuable items from plain view.
- Lock all the doors and close all the windows (completely).
- Avoid parking in alleys and dark or isolated areas.
- After you affix your registration tab on the license plate, make numerous cuts on the tab. This will make it difficult to peel a complete registration tab from the plate and cause thieves to lose interest.
Residential Burglaries
- Lock all of your doors (even if you’re just stepping out for a quick errand).
- Secure all your windows.
- Secure your garage door. If you have a garage that faces to the alley, make sure to check it to see if it can be easily dislodged. Don’t leave your garage door open even if you are somewhere inside the house.
- Install a motion detector light or a timer for the exterior of your residence.
- Install a timer for your interior lights.
- Install a residential burglar alarm.
- Keep a big dog.
- Have someone trustworthy check on your residence if you are leaving town.
- Mark your property with identification numbers (engrave your initials, special number or symbol, especially on electronic items).
Auto Theft
- Lock all the doors.
- Secure all the windows.
- Install a wheel-locking device.
- Install an auto alarm.
- Install a tracking system.
- Do not leave the engine running, unattended.
- Do not leave the keys in the vehicle.
- Avoid parking in alleys and dark or isolated areas
Start a neighborhood watch program, for inquiries call 310-548-7600.
Call the police and stay on the line if you see a crime in progress.
Report suspicious activity to the police department.
Wilmington - District 5A25
Senior Lead Officer - Ron Johnson 310-869-2173
E-mail address:24991 @lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
During this period we experienced a rise in vehicle thefts and car burglaries along the Anaheim, Avalon, and Wilmington Corridors. The suspects are primarily targeting early model Honda Accords, Honda Civics, and Toyota Camry’s. Owners of the aforementioned vehicles are encouraged to utilize anti-theft devices to help safeguard their vehicles. The Harbor Area Community Relations Office is still selling the Club type steering wheel locks for 10 dollars each. The remaining steering wheel locking devices will not last for long, and are sold on a first come basis.
The majority of our car burglaries involve situations where vehicle owners leave items of value in plain view of passersby. Please report any suspicious persons loitering near any parking structure or carport.
Remember criminals prey on easy unsuspecting targets. Please take extra precautions to safeguard your family and property by using the below listed crime prevention tips. For a complete list of crime prevention tips and information please log on to www.lapdonline.
Car Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts are on the Rise
- Avoid leaving your car running with the doors unlocked and windows down
- Avoid leaving valuables in plain view of passing pedestrians.
- Install anti-theft devices such as, alarm systems and ignition cut-off switches
- Park in well lighted areas
- Consider the installation of a portable steering wheel lock
- Avoid leaving hidden spare keys where suspects can easily find them
- Report all suspicious activity to police immediately
- Consider starting a neighborhood watch program
Limit Your Chances of Becoming a Crime Victim
- Keep your valuables out of sight
- Avoid displaying money in public
- Avoid giving rides to strangers
- Shop in pairs whenever possible
- Report all suspicious activity to police immediately
Consider becoming a Block Captain and forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. For details please call Senior Lead Officer Ron Johnson at 310-869-2173. Remember to be a good witness when crime strikes. Call 1-877 ASK-LAPD for non-emergency calls and 911 for crimes in progress.
Traffic Enforcement
The Anaheim Corridor located between Figueroa Street and Alameda Street, has been singled out as the third highest street in the city for preventable traffic accidents.
Stepped up traffic enforcement will be implemented along the Anaheim Corridor by South Traffic and Harbor Area Police Officers.
The intersection of Anaheim Street and Wilmington Boulevard has historically been a troubled location where major traffic accidents have occurred. Drivers traveling at excessive speed and running red lights have greatly contributed to the traffic collisions at the intersection. Photographic enforcement cameras have now been installed at the intersection of Anaheim Street and Wilmington Boulevard. Since the implementation of the camera system officers have been able to focus their traffic enforcement activities on other problem areas of Wilmington.
Community Meetings
The Wilmington Neighborhood Council Meeting empowers community members to make needed changes in their community and to improve their quality of life. The meeting is hosted at the Wilmington Senior Citizen’s Center located at 1371 North Eubank Avenue. The meeting takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
The Harbor Vista Neighborhood Watch Meeting takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The complex is located at 450 North Wilmington Boulevard. Spanish speaking community members are encouraged to attend.
The Harbor View Place Neighborhood Watch Meeting takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The development is located at 326 North King Avenue just north of C Street.
The newly constructed towne home development located at 550 North King Avenue has been completed. Community awareness meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the club house on King Avenue just south of F Street. All area residents are welcome to attend.
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