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WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2018 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (upper parking level next to Wells Fargo Bank) 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90008

WHO: Representative from Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Representative from Councilmember Herb Wesson LAPD Captain III Lee Sands, Commanding Officer,Southwest Area. Business Leaders from Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

WHY: The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. As part of our support of the community, LAPD, Council Members and Business Leaders want to raise awareness to prevent crime during this holiday season.

Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors. The Los Angeles Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.

Note: A community member who was the victim of a burglary theft from vehicle will be in attendance and available for interviews.

CONTACT: For more information contact Southwest Area, Sergeant II Anthony Verret 213 847-5800.