The LAPD Pacific Div. stated burglaries in its beat are on the rise
Below is a statement from the division:
Burglaries in LAPD’s Pacific Division are on the rise. We are seeing an increasing trend of burglaries occurring in the late afternoon to evening time.
Last week 40 percent of the home burglaries in Pacific Division had open or unlocked doors and windows. To help combat burglaries in your neighborhood, simply locking all your doors and windows when you leave your home can make a huge difference.
Further Tips to Protect Your Home
1. When you are at home, only leave windows open in the portion of the house that you are in and can monitor. For example, if you go upstairs to take a nap close the downstairs windows.
2. If someone knocks on your door, answer the door without opening it. Speak loudly through the door so the person on the other side knows you are home.
3. Install and use an audible alarm system. There are many new alarm systems that are inexpensive and can send real time alerts to your smartphone. Wireless systems allow non-permanent and wireless installation.
4. Use timers that automatically turn on lights or televisions to make it appear that you are home.
5. Get to know your neighbors and provide them a good contact phone number so they can reach you when they see something suspicious around your home. Another good way to do this is to join or start a neighborhood watch group.
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