Advisory: CRIME ALERT: Residential Burglaries

Advisory: CRIME ALERT: Residential Burglaries

CRIME ALERT: Residential Burglaries
LAPD Van Nuys Burglary Detectives report a rise in residential burglaries in Van Nuys area north of Victory Boulevard to just south of Roscoe Boulevard between Hazeltine Avenue and the 405 Freeway. The suspects are targeting jewelry, cash, and electronics.

Van Nuys Burglary Detectives remind Van Nuys Community Members that with the approaching heat wave, everyone still must remember to lock and secure their doors and windows. Those with pets, should make sure there is plenty of water for your pets to drink and use a fan to help keep the inside of the residence cooler for your animals.

Basic Burglary Prevention Tips:

•Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.

•Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.

•Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.

•Keep your garage door closed and locked.

•Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

•Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.

•Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.

•Push button locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.

•Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.

•Other windows may need better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.

Don't tempt a thief:

•Lawn mowers, snow blowers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight.

•Always lock your garden sheds and garages.

•Use curtains on garage and basement windows.

•Never leave notes on your door such as "Gone shopping."

Other precautions you should take:

•Never leave keys under doormats, flowerpots, mailboxes or other "secret" hiding places -- burglars know where to look for hidden keys.

•Mark your valuables with your driver's license number with an engraver you can borrow from your precinct. Marked items are harder for a burglar to dispose of and easier for police to recover.

•Form a Neighborhood Watch Group. We can help you work with your neighbors to improve security and reduce risk of burglary.

•Consider installing a burglar alarm system.





This advisory is from the Van Nuys Station, but since it is reporting crimes south of Roscoe. I wanted to post it.

July is the peak month for grill fires.

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.

Safety tips

•Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
•The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
•Keep children and pets away from the grill area.
•Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
•Never leave your grill unattended.

Charcoal grills

•There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
•If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
•Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
•There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
•When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Propane grills

Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

WHAT ATTRACTS A CAR THIEF?

Auto theft happens fast. An expert auto thief can break into and steal a car in less than a minute. An unoccupied car, with it's engine running, can be taken in seconds.

WHAT ATTRACTS A CAR THIEF?

•Leaving your car unlocked or the windows down.
•Leaving your keys in the car or a spare key hidden in the car.
•Leaving your car unattended.
•Parking in poorly lit places with low visability.
•Leaving valuables and packages in your car.
•Cars not protected with an anti-theft device.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR

•Don't leave your keys in your car.
•Close your windows and lock your doors whenever you leave your car, regardless of how long you plan to be gone.
•Park in well-lit areas.
•Keep your car in a garage if you have one.
•Park in lots that have attendants.
•Use an anti-theft device whenever you leave your car .
•When parking your car, turn your wheels toward the curb to make it more difficult for a thief to "tow" your car.
•Use your emergency brake when you park.
•Engrave your driver's license number preceded by the state letters or your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on any removable equipment in your car.
•Replace "T-shaped" door locks with straight locks so thieves cannot grab them with an implement through a crack in the window.
•Immediately report any suspicious activity to the police

Burglary Prevention

Burglary Prevention Tips
Burglars go through neighborhoods looking for uncut lawns and stuffed mailboxes. In the evening, they look for darkened houses or lights that have been left on too long. The following burglary prevention tips will help to make you and your family safer.

Burglary basics:

•Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.

•Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.

•Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.

•Keep your garage door closed and locked.

•Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

•Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.

•Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.

•Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.

•Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security. Don't tempt a thief:

•Lawn mowers, snow blowers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight.

•Always lock your garden sheds and garages.

•Use curtains on garage and basement windows.

•Never leave notes on your door such as "Gone shopping."

COMMUNITY ALERT REMINDER

2013 Los Angeles Fire Department

SPREAD THE WORD “COMMUNITY ALERT REMINDER”

The Los Angeles Fire Department reminds you that ALL FIREWORKS, even the so-called “safe and sane” variety are ILLEGAL in the City of Los Angeles. Those who use, possess or merely transport ANY type of fireworks are subject to severe penalty.

Fireworks within the City of Los Angeles are a violation of Municipal Code 57.55.01A, or Section 12677 of the Health and Safety Code.

 

                          

Going to a professional fireworks show is truly the safest way to celebrate the 4^th of July. Check out www.safejuly4^th.org/fw/fwshows.htm  after June 26, 2013 for fireworks show information.

NOTE: The Los Angeles Fire Department does not sponsor any of the shows listed on the above website.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Fireworks can be traumatic and create stress for many seniors, children and even pets.

Ø Violators risk serious fines, confiscation of fireworks, and jail time.

Ø Our fire investigators and police officers will be out in full force this year.

Los Angeles Noise Ordinance & Noise Enforcement i.e. loud parties.

The Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of Noise Ordinance violations involving people – generated or controlled noises – which are considered disturbances of the peace. Below is a list of the most common disturbing or annoying urban noises.

LAMC 41.57: Loud noises from any sound making or amplifying advice.

LAMC 112.01: Radios, televisions sets and similar devices audible to the human ear at a distance in excess of 150 feet from property line of the noise source.

Law enforcement can now impound a DJ’s equipment and 

cite the homeowner with a hefty fine.