Spike in Bicycle Thefts

Mission Division has seen a spike in bicycle thefts recently. These have mainly occurred in the area of Van Nuys Bl & Roscoe Bl at the Panorama Mall. In most cases the bikes are locked to a bike rack. It is a good idea to invest in a heavy duty U-lock for one's bike. Although no lock is cut proof 100%, U-Locks are very difficult to cut and take apart compared to the basic chain lock which can be cut with heavy chain cutters. 

There are many types of heavy duty bike locks out there for one to purchase. It all depends on the bike and style one prefers. 

Be smart, keep your bikes secure when out in public and keep them locked and stored while at home. Make it difficult for criminals to run off with your stuff. - 

See more at: https://local.nixle.com/alert/5475764/?sub_id=527853#sthash.79zJtXnn.dpuf

Advisory: Critical Missing 12-Year-Old Adolescent

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Los Angeles:  The family of Donyetta Butts and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public’s help in locating her.

Donyetta Butts was last seen on August 11, 2015, around 9.30 p.m, in the 9400 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in Mission Hills.  Donyetta’s family is concerned that she has not been located as she suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and is currently taking medications.

Donyetta is described as a 12-year-old female Black with long black, braided hair with maroon tips.  She stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds.  She was last seen wearing a pink and white spandex top with black leggings.  She was not wearing any shoes.

Donyetta Butts

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Donyetta Butts is asked to contact Detective L. Saiza, LAPD Missing Persons Unit, at (213) 996-1800.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Clean Up

WE will be having a Neighborhood clean-up on Saturday September 12th starting at 8AM.  The meeting place with be the corner of Noble Avenue and Marson Street.  A large trash bin and tools will be provided.  We need everyone's help to clean up our Neighborhood.

Cadet Leadership Program

Some Useful Phone Numbers

I know I have posted these before, but here they are again.

Some Useful Phone Numbers:

Auto Repair in Residential Area – Dept. of Building & Safety: 888-524-2845. Minor emergency repairs must be completed within 24 hours. All other auto repair should be done within a building or an area wholly enclosed from view by wall or fence. Auto Repair in a residential area for profit or as a business is against the law (LAMC 12.221A(a), 12.21A8(a).

Bee infestation Information:    800-233-9279

Blighted property – Dept. of Building & Safety, Problem Property Resolution Team:         888-524-2845 or 311.

Child Abuse – Child Abuse Protection Unit – Provides a comprehensive approach to detecting, intervening and prosecuting child abuse crimes in the early stages of the cycle of child abuse:  213-485-2352 or 311 or Child Abuse Hotline: 800-540-4000

Dead Animal Pick-up – Bureau of Sanitation: 800-773-2489 or  311

Elder Abuse Hotline:                 877-477-3646

Graffiti Removal:  311

Identify Theft – Mission Area Police Station: 818-838-9800. Equifax: 800-685-1111.   

Experian: 800-397-3742.           

Trans Union: 800-680-7289.  

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): 877-438-4338.                                

Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General: 800-269-0271

Illegal Residential Home Based Business – Dept. of Building & Safety: 888-524-2845 or 311.

Mosquito Control – Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District: 800-371-4402 or 311.

MISSION AREA POLICE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Emergency Only         9-1-1   

Non-Emergency 877- ASK-LAPD

Mission Station Front Desk:    818-838-9800

Non business hours call:    818-838-9820

Mission Community Relations Office:    818-838-9860

Senior Lead Office:    818-838-9840

Captain’s Office:    818-838-9980

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) if you want to remain anonymous.

NON-EMERGENCY City Services Phone Numbers:

One Call Does It All for all City Services …………………..3-1-1

County Services ………… 2-1-1

CD7: 818-756-8409

CD6: 818-778-4999

ASM 39: 818-504-3911

SEN 20: 818-9015588

[ www.CrimeMapping.com  will send you the most current crimes within your area. Stay informed! Sign-up today.

Meeting

It was wonderful seeing all of you last night and we had a great meeting.

Juan will be helping out with the Blog now and we hope to have more info on the Blog.  Also if you see things going on, please email us so, we can add this info to the Blog.  

Nicole

Burglary Prevention

This past week Mission Area has seen a rise in residential burglaries.  Criminals entered homes through open windows, especially side or rear ones.

If you want to keep windows open during the warm weather make sure you are home and preferably in the same room as that window.  Open the window far enough to allow air to circulate but closed enough to keep a person out.  Windows can be locked into place by different brackets and solid objects such as solid piece of wood.  

Do not leave windows open or unsecured when you leave your residence or fall asleep.

Other things one can do to prevent someone from breaking in is keep plants and hedges trimmed below windows.  Take away hiding spots criminals may use to their advantage.  Install outdoor lighting and make sure any outdoor lights work properly.

These are a few things one can do to prevent a burglary.  The important thing is take away criminals opportunity to take advantage of you.

Movies in the Park 8/13/15 7:30pm -10:00pm

DON'T FORGET

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING

WHEN:   Wednesday, August 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM

      WHERE:  Corner of Marson & Noble

 

 

REUNIÓN DE VIGILANCIA DEL VECINDARIO

CUÁNDO: Miércoles, 5 de Agosto a las 6:30 PM

LUGAR:     En la esquina de Noble Ave. y Marson Street.

Everybody bring a neighbor that has never attended!