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.

         

 

A Master Thief's Home-Security Tips

A Master Thief's Home-Security Tips:  

Stop blabbing: "Americans tend to tell everyone they're going on vacation, a weekend getaway or a business trip".  And chances are you've told the person cutting your hair, standing next to you on the sidelines of your kid's soccer game, bagging your groceries, cleaning your carpet or changing the oil in your car that you're heading out of town. A Master Thief’s advice: Shut up! "Stop treating strangers like they're you're best friend".

Protect your rear: Whether it's for show or you truly are monitoring your property, it's common to plant a sign in the front yard warning that your home is protected by a security system, or to stick a decal on a few windows in the front of your house, just in case a would-be burglar is strolling by.       Homeowners often forget that thieves typically case out -- and enter from -- the back of the house.

Don't underestimate daylight: Bright sunlight offers homeowners a warm sense of security. After all, daylight makes it easy to spot someone entering your home through a window or busting down a door, right? But that's not the way most thieves get in. In fact, a pro can get into your home in less than 30 seconds and do so without making a lot of noise or creating a ruckus."Thieves are doing more and more day jobs than ever before, because that's when homes are empty. Usually men are at work, and if a woman isn't also working outside the home, she's at the grocery store, running kids around town, doing errands and other things that take her away from the home". "That makes daytime jobs preferable because there's a great chance no one is home."                                                                                                                                                         

Fix your doorbell: Let your dog bark: and Thief’s pick trash: It might seem convenient, but taking your trash out the night before trash day gives the bad guys time to see what you bought last week. "People love to flaunt what they have. They toss the box from a new flat screen out on the curb and even throw bills and statements in the trash. That's asking to have your identity stolen and tells thieves you've got great electronics inside they can sell". 

You're in control: "Little things" will protect homeowners. For instance, lock your doors and windows, don't let newspapers pile up when you're on vacation, and trim bushes so they don't become screens for thieves to hide behind.

Message from our Commanding Officer

Mission Community Police

Message from our Commanding Officer

                                                                     

                  

Hello everyone!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the continuing efforts in reducing crime in the Mission Area.  As the stats reveal our property crime is on the rise.  We need your help in reducing these crimes.  One of the best ways to help us is to share with your family and friends the “Lock It, Hide It, Keep It” campaign.  Also, we need your eyes and ears to protect and watch your neighborhood. If you notice something out of the ordinary, do not hesitate to call 911.  Remember a good description of a suspect or vehicle is invaluable to our investigation.

Our Community Police Advisory Board in conjunction with Mission Area personnel are preparing an exciting “Open House Day” here at our station on May 18, 2013 starting at 10:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM. We are providing tours of the station, children activities, and resources from throughout the City of Los Angeles.  We invite everyone to have fun in our Open House on this special day. 

Our goals are challenging with opportunities to better our community; with your continuing support we will achieve our goals. As of 3/23/13, we have had 3 homicides, 9 rapes, 57 robberies, and 73 aggravated assaults.  This is a 25% decrease in total violent crime compared to last year-to-date statistics.

In the category of property crimes during the same time period, we had 163 burglaries, 202 grand theft autos, 327 burglary/theft from motor vehicles and 242 personal/other thefts; representing a 4% increase in total property crime compared to last year-to-date statistics.

One notable event that occurred this month was the apprehension of the “Red Car Flasher.”  As you may recall this suspect has been exposing himself to Middle and High School girls, as they walk to and from their schools.  After extensive investigation, meticulous detective work and community support, a possible suspect was identified and subsequently arrested.  The actions of this suspect were deplorable and as mentioned in numerous CPAB meetings; his unlawful behavior was not going to go unaddressed.  We at Mission would truly like to thank you for your constant support, active involvement, and commitment to the men and women who serve you and our community on a daily basis.

Please do not hesitate to call if you see any suspicious activity that may require police response and investigation.  Your questions regarding Mission Area can be directed to me at (818) 838-9980 or to Mission Area Community Relations Office at (818) 838-9860. You may also e-mail me at 24642@LAPD.LACity.org.

TODD C. CHAMBERLAIN, Captain

Commanding Officer 

Advisory: MISSING GIRL

Advisory: Missing Girl Nicole Ryan is white, 4 feet 11, about 100 pounds, and has long red hair, last seen near Oakdale /Nordhoff call 911

Police are searching for a 10-year-old Northridge girl who disappeared from her home during the night.

Nicole Ryan is white, 4 feet 11, about 100 pounds, and has long red hair.

According to the preliminary investigation, the girl's mother saw her in her room about 1 a.m., but when she went into the girl's room about 3:30a.m., the child was gone.

There were no indications of foul play, and nothing had happened to prompt the child to run away.

Anyone who know the child's whereabouts is urged to call 911

For full details, view this message on the web.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness ad hoc Committee will be continuing with the “step by step” program and have invited the LAFD - CERT to come speak at our April meeting. 

Have you been trained? There is an upcoming CERT class that will start Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:15pm held at Mission station in the Community Room for 7 Mondays through June 10, 2013. You can sign-up by calling Betty Ley at 818-837-3664 or the Community Relations office at 818-838-9860 or e-mail Betty at: no1leyblondeangel@yahoo.com
 
Our next Emergency Preparedness committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 6:00pm.

Lock it, Hide it, Keep it

Help prevent vehicle burglaries:
•Don't leave valuables in your car. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight.
•Never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away.
• Once home, unload your valuables immediately. 
• Do not store valuables in your car and definitely never overnight. Leave no trace. 
• Don't leave any sign that there might be valuables out of sight in your vehicle, such as connector cables. 
• Very few auto break-ins are random — thieves see something in plain sight that is valuable, or hints of possible hidden valuables. 
• Try to park in busy, well-lighted areas.
• Lock all your vehicle's doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. It only takes seconds to steal your stuff! 
• It's not at all uncommon for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles and check car doors to see if they are unlocked. 
• Don't leave any window open or even cracked open, including vent/wing windows and sunroofs. 
•As soon as you notice something's stolen (or that your car has been broken into) do not touch/adjust anything in, on, or around the car. 
• As soon as possible, call the police to report the incident and if possible, to have fingerprints taken. • Do not confront anyone. 
• Property can be replaced! Be alert, be aware, and be prepared to be a good witness. Keep reminding people of the “Lock it, Hide it, Keep it” campaign.