Holiday Tips To Prevent Theft from your Vehicle from ALD 7

Friday November 29, 2013, 11:03 AM LASD - HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Tips to Prevent Theft from Your Vehicle. Holiday Shopping is here. Keep your purchases safe - LASD   As we begin our Holiday shopping and may have gifts and other large purchases in our vehicles, we need to think about theft prevention. Thefts from vehicles are routinely reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and it remains one of the most frequently occurring crimes in the United States. Vehicles are easy targets and often contain property attractive to thieves. Even the most amateur thief can stroll through residential neighborhoods and parking lots and find plenty of opportunity. Help your sheriff's deputies reduce this crime in our community by taking these simple steps: Never leave your car unlocked, or the windows open. Leaving your car unlocked is an open invitation for a thief to help himself. Even leaving your window open a small amount can be enough for a thief to unlock and open your car. Thefts can occur even in the few moments you might be inside a building and your car is not in your view. Never use a Hide-a-Key box on your car. Thieves will look for these. Never leave home or office keys in your car. The keys, along with any identifying paperwork left in the car could lead a thief to your home or business. Never leave valuables in clear view. Do not leave purses, cellular phones, backpacks, laptop computers, gym bags, shopping bags, packages, etc. visible from the outside of your vehicle. A thief may not know what is in a bag, but will be willing to break a window or door lock to find out. If you must keep property in your vehicle, place it in the trunk so it is not visible to the opportunist. Place it there prior to arriving at your destination so you are not seen putting it away when you arrive. Avoid leaving your car in an under-used or unattended lot. A frequently used lot means more witnesses, so a theft is less likely to occur. If you are parking at night, or will be returning to your car after dark, park in a well-lit area. Stay away from areas that are concealed, obscured or remote. When at your home, park inside of a garage if possible. Lock your vehicle and close/lock your garage door. If parking in a garage is not an option, park in your driveway or on the street in front of your home. Leave outdoor lights on or use motion sensing lights. No matter how safe the neighborhood is or how nice the shopping center appears, thefts can always occur. By following these tips we can reduce the thefts in our community and keep the Holidays a time of cheer. Report crime and suspicious activity to your local sheriff's station or police department. Follow us at: Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Text and Emails, LASD HQ: http://www.Nixle.com http://nixle.com/lasd----hq-newsroom-shb-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ: http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary Registry http://snap.lacounty.gov/     Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.     LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477)     Sheriff Lee Baca Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department For full details, view this message on the web.

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Shipping and Shopping Tips from ALD 7

Wednesday November 27, 2013, 12:52 PM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Holiday Shipping and Shopping Safety Tips   One of the biggest online shopping days of the year is “Cyber Monday”. Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday following Black Friday, created by companies to encourage people to shop online. Shopping online is an extremely convenient way to purchase your holiday gifts and the Altadena Sheriff’s Station wants you to remember safety tips while shopping online: Shop at secure websites. When paying, make sure the website address begins with https (the “s” at the end means it’s secure). It also means the website encrypts the information it sends. Packages that sit on a porch or door step are more likely to be stolen. There have been cases where thieves will drive behind a delivery truck and wait for the driver to leave the package on the porch or doorstep and then steal the package. If possible, send the package to a relative or neighbor that is home during the day and is expecting the package. Always try to request signature confirmation on deliveries. This will ensure that the delivery person won’t leave the package unattended. Send packages to your work rather than your home. This will ensure that you receive the package or someone will sign for it if you are not available. If you prefer to shop in the store, remember the holidays are a busy time of year and everyone has a lot on their mind. Criminals are looking to take advantage of you while you are at your busiest. Remember these tips when you’re out shopping for your holiday gifts: A woman should hold her purse close to her body, with the opening facing toward her. When walking with another person, the purse should be held between the two. Stow your purchases in the trunk of your vehicle. You may be tempted to throw your purchases in the back seat of your vehicle and return to continue shopping. If your purchases are in plain view, you may return to find your car windows smashed and your presents stolen. Save your most expensive purchases for last, so you can head straight home. Never leave your purchases unattended, even for a few minutes. If you see any suspicious activity either close to your home, or while you are out shopping, call the Altadena Sheriff’s station at (626) 798-1131 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Remember to interact with your local sheriff’s deputies by following us on Twitter, and liking our page on Facebook. Altadena Station Twitter - @LASDALD Captain Benedict Twitter - @jbLASD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AltadenaSheriffsStation Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting Altadena Sheriff’s Station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call "LA Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org www.nixle.com –Receive crime alerts from Altadena Sheriff’s Station and local government agencies. Visit the Nixle website to sign up. Encourage your friends and family to also sign up. Select Altadena Sheriff's Station community messages under options, and deselect any undesired defaults in order to only receive local messages. A free Tip Submit mobile application is now available for the iPhone® and Android™. The new software tool is an anonymous and fully featured crime tipping mobile application that even allows you to submit images or video. More information at www.tipsoft.com. Address/Location LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff 780 East Altadena Drive Altadena, CA 91001 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 626-798-1131 Altadena Sheriff Station altadena@lasd.org 626-798-1131 For full details, view this message on the web.

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ALD 7 Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips

Tuesday November 26, 2013, 3:48 PM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff's Station Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips   As the weather begins to change, vehicle thefts tend to rise. Many of these thefts are attributed to vehicles left unattended and running in front of homes to warm up the interiors. All of us would like to have a comfortable vehicle interior before the day’s drive begins; but is the risk worth it? It takes only seconds for someone to drive away in your car after you have turned it on and left the doors unlocked for them. Please help combat vehicle theft and do not leave your unattended vehicle running for ANY period of time. Preventing the “warm up” thefts alone will have an impact on the number of vehicles stolen in our community. But why stop there? Why not make it as difficult as possible for a thief to steal your vehicle? To prevent vehicle thefts the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recommends “Layered Protection.” The more layers of protection on your vehicle, the more difficult it is to steal. The number of layers your vehicle needs varies based on your vehicle and your budget. Layer #1 is the minimum standard we should all adhere to. Layer #1 – Common Sense The common sense approach to protection is the simplest and most cost-effective way to thwart would-be thieves. Secure your vehicle even if parking for brief periods. - Lock your car! - Take your keys with you. - Never hide a spare key on the vehicle. - Roll up windows completely. - Park in well-lighted areas. - Park as close as possible to an open business. - Always park with the wheels turned toward the curb. - If you have a garage, use it. - Lock your garage door. - NEVER leave your car running while it is unattended. Layer #2 – Warning Device The second layer or protection is a visible or audible device which alerts thieves that your vehicle is protected. Popular second layer devices include: *Audible alarms *Steering column collars *Steering wheel/Brake pedal lock *Brake locks *Wheel locks *Tire locks/Tire deflators *Theft deterrent decals *Identification markers in or on the vehicle *Window etching *Micro Dot marking Layer #3 – Immobilizing Device The third layer of protection is a device which prevents thieves from bypassing your ignition and “hot-wiring” the vehicle. Some electronic devices have computer chips in ignition keys. Other devices inhibit the flow of electricity or fuel to the engine until a hidden switch or button is activated. Popular third layer devices include: *Smart keys *Fuse cut-offs *Kill switches *Starter, ignition and fuel disablers *Wireless, ignition authentication Layer #4 – Tracking Device The final layer of protection is not a theft prevention layer, but will assist in recovery if the thief somehow finds a way through the first three layers of protection. A tracking device emits a signal to police or a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ technologies to allow remote monitoring and control of some vehicle features (door locks, hazard light activation, engine disable, etc). Popular examples of tracking devices are “LO/JACK” and “On-Star.” IF YOUR CAR IS STOLEN... - Call the Sheriff's Station as soon as possible. However, before the vehicle can be entered into the nation-wide Stolen Vehicle System, you must have your vehicle's license number or the vehicle identification number (also called the VIN number). Easy ways to always have the number available is to write it on a small piece of paper and keep it in your wallet or keep a photo of the license plate on your cell phone. The VIN number is also typically printed on your auto insurance card. The 2012 Top 10 most stolen cars in California (NICB.org): 1 Honda Accord 1994 2 Honda Civic 1998 3 Toyota Camry 1991 4 Acura Integra 1994 5 Chevy Pick-Up 2004 6 Ford Pick-Up 2006 7 Nissan Sentra 1994 8 Toyota Corolla 2010 9 Nissan Altima 1997 10 Toyota Pickup 4x2 1988 For more information on vehicle theft prevention, visit: NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration http://www.nhtsa.gov/theft NICB National Insurance Crime Bureau https://www.nicb.org/home If you see any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, please contact the Altadena Sheriff's Station at 626-798-1131. By: Altadena Sheriff's Station Community Relations and Crime Prevention Unit Captain John S. Benedict Altadena Sheriff Station Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 780 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Phone: (626) 798-1131 Stay connected with your local Altadena Sheriff's Station Visit the Altadena Sheriff's Station Web Page: http://www.altadena.lasd.org Sign up for Nixle Alerts: https://local.nixle.com/register/ Follow Altadena Nixle: http://local.nixle.com/lasd---altadena-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Follow Altadena Twitter: http://twitter.com/@ALDLASD Follow Captain Benedict's Twitter: http://twitter.com/@JBLASD Like the Altadena Sheriff's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/AltadenaSheriffsStation LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Contact Information: Altadena Sheriff Station 626-798-1131 altadena@lasd.org For full details, view this message on the web.

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ALD 7 Crime Blotter for November 3rd.

Friday November 15, 2013, 10:30 AM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff Crime Blotter   Sunday, November 3rd 2:30 PM – An attempt residential burglary occurred in the 1000-blk of Rubio St. Suspects attempted to enter the residence by shattering the front window. Suspects described as (2) male, Blacks, 16-18 yrs. 3:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1000-blk of Concha St. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unlocked rear door. Suspects described as (2) male, Blacks, 20 yrs. Loss: silver HP laptop, Asus tablet, Asus keyboard. Between 8:00 PM and 6:30 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2200-blk of E. Washington Blvd. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the passenger window. Loss: none. Monday, November 4th Between 10:30 PM and 4:45 PM (Tuesday) – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2700-blk of Lake Av. Loss: stun gun. Tuesday, November 5th Between 12:30 AM and 5:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2800-blk of Marengo Av. Loss: jacket, gift cards. 9:43 PM – Richard Love, 59 yrs, of Pasadena was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. 11:44 PM – Richard Allen, 59 yrs, of Pasadena was arrested for public intoxication. Wednesday, November 6th Between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – A package theft occurred in the 2500-blk of New York Dr. Thursday, November 7th 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1300-blk of Boston St. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear window. Loss: silver MacBook Pro, black MacBook Pro, silver/gold Citizen watch. 5:04 PM – Lacelle Waller, 42 yrs, of Altadena was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Saturday, November 9th Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 2800-blk of N. Glenrose Av. Loss: gray car covers. Between 1:00 PM and 1:20 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2600-blk of N. Fair Oaks Av. Suspects entered the garage via unknown means. Suspect #1 described as a male, Black, 30-40 yrs, 600, 220-250, bald and suspect #2 described as a male, White, 30 yrs. Suspects were seen entering a white full size van w/no windows. Between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 1800-blk of Holliston Av. Loss: white gold engagement ring, silver Tiffany chain, Pandora bracelet, silver wrist watch. **** Stay connected with your local Sheriff Station: Visit the Altadena Sheriff's Station Web Page: http://www.altadena.lasd.org Follow Altadena Nixle: http://local.nixle.com/lasd---altadena-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Follow Altadena Twitter: http://twitter.com/@aldlasd Follow Captain Benedict's Twitter: http://twitter.com/@jblasd For full details, view this message on the web.

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ALD 7 Crime Blotter for October 28th.

Friday November 8, 2013, 2:09 PM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff Crime Blotter   Monday, October 28th 4:15 AM – A stolen vehicle from Pasadena was recovered in the 2100-blk of N. Lake Av. 7:30 PM – Dean Lawson, 53 yrs, of Altadena was arrested for public intoxication. Tuesday, October 29th 4:30 AM – A petty theft of auto parts occurred in the 900-blk of Alta Vista Dr. Loss: black/blue BMW emblem. Between 9:00 AM and 5:20 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2100-blk of Mendocino Ln. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unsecured window. Loss: firearms. Between 1:30 PM and 5:28 PM (Wednesday) – A package theft occurred in the 1000-blk of Morada Pl. Loss: brand new Apple iPhone 5S. Friday, November 1st Between 5:00 AM and 9:50 PM (Monday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500-blk of N. Allen Av. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the open rear window. Loss: firearms. Saturday, November 2nd Between 3:00 AM and 6:15 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 400-blk of Punahou St. Loss: wallet, credit cards, personal documents. 7:06 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 400-blk of Punahou St. **** Stay connected with your local Sheriff Station: Visit the Altadena Sheriff's Station Web Page: http://www.altadena.lasd.org Follow Altadena Nixle: http://local.nixle.com/lasd---altadena-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Follow Altadena Twitter: http://twitter.com/@aldlasd Follow Captain Benedict's Twitter: http://twitter.com/@jblasd Like the Altadena Sheriff's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/AltadenaSheriffsStation For full details, view this message on the web.

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ALD 7 Crime Blotter for October 21st

Friday November 1, 2013, 8:31 AM LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff Crime Blotter   Monday, October 21st 2:29 AM – Darryl Phillips, 42 yrs, of Pasadena was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Between 9:30 PM and 8:30 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2800-blk of St. James Pl. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown means. Loss: none. Between 11:00 PM and 7:30 AM (Tuesday) – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 3000-blk of N. Mount Curve Av. Loss: gray/silver HP laptop. 11:40 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 800-blk of Ventura St. ***Suspect is known*** Tuesday, October 22nd Between 12:05 AM and 6:30 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 400-blk of E. Marigold St. Loss: white iPod, black leather briefcase. 8:01 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 300-blk of Laun St. ***Vehicle was recovered by Pasadena PD*** 5:53 AM – Richard Allen , 59 yrs, of Pasadena was arrested for public intoxication. 8:28 PM – A petty theft occurred at Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Dr. Suspect described as a male, Black, 510, 170, black hair. Last seen on Altadena Dr. Wednesday, October 23rd Between 8:30 AM and 2:40 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred at the 24Hr. Fitness (parking structure), 2180 N. Lincoln Av. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window. Loss: black/silver leather sandals, black suede boots, purple slippers. Between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1300-blk of Eastlyn Pl. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the unlocked front door. Suspect #1 described as a male, White, 25-30 yrs, 508, 190-220, blue t-shirt, black pants and suspect #2 male, Hispanic, 25-30 yrs, 508, 190-220. Loss: currency. Between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM (Thursday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2400-blk of Boulder Rd. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown means. Loss: none. Thursday, October 24th 10:10 AM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 1100-blk of Rubio St. Suspect described as a male, Hispanic, 30-40 yrs, 505, 180-200, black hair, brown eyes, green sweater and green pants. Between 10:30 AM and 7:55 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3600-blk of Canon Blvd. Suspect(s) entered the location via the window. Possible suspects described as (2) male, Hispanics, early 20’s, in an older model silver Toyota. 12:45 PM – Rebecca, Hardiman, 42 yrs, of Altadena was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia. Between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3300-blk of Rubio Canyon Rd. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means. Loss: ladies gold 14ct. gold ring w/diamonds, passports. Friday, October 25th Between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM – Vehicle vandalism occurred in the 200-blk of W. Palm St. No suspect info available. Between 5:00 AM and 5:30 Am – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2100-blk of Oakwood St. Loss: green Tori Burch purse, black Marc Jacobs wallet, credit cards. **** Stay connected with your local Sheriff Station: Visit the Altadena Sheriff's Station Web Page: http://www.altadena.lasd.org Follow Altadena Nixle: http://local.nixle.com/lasd---altadena-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Follow Altadena Twitter: http://twitter.com/@aldlasd Follow Captain Benedict's Twitter: http://twitter.com/@jblasd Like the Altadena Sheriff's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/AltadenaSheriffsStation For full details, view this message on the web.

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