CAR BURGLARIES ON RISE IN LA MESA

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March 24, 2010 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Police seeks the public’s help to reduce a growing number of car burglaries.

 

Over the past month, car burglaries have occurred throughout the City but the l pattern has been for a small area to be targeted and several cars burglarized from late evening to sunrise. Most frequently targeted areas are along Baltimore Drive north of Fletcher Parkway, Parkway Drive west of Baltimore Drive, and the residential areas around the intersection of Amaya Drive and Severin Drive. Apartment and condominium complexes, where residents do not have garage parking, have also been frequent targets.

 

Monday nights into Tuesday morning and Friday nights into Saturday morning have been the most common time frame.

 

The public can help in two ways. The car burglars typically break a window to gain access to the car and take items left in the car, such as laptop computers, personal electronic devices, sports equipment, or any other valuable property left in the car for the night. So first, be alert to unusual or suspicious activity, including sounds or people loitering in an area with no apparent purpose.

 

Second, take common sense prevention measures to avoid being the victim of a car burglary. Park your car in a garage if you have access to one. If you park your car outside overnight, don’t leave any items in plain view in the car, park it in a well lit area, and lock it. There is additional security and theft prevention information available on the City website at http://www.cityoflamesa.com/.

 

Report suspicious or unusual activity immediately to the Police Department. If you believe you see someone in the act of committing a car burglary call 9-1-1. You may also call Crime Stoppers' anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
 


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