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Crime in Our Area

Crime statistics for May18, 2003 through June 14, 2003

Basic Car 14A25 Mar Vista District
Senior Lead Officer Craig White - Cell Phone # 213-509-9266
Basic Car Coordinator Sergeant Jose Correa - 310-202-4587 ext. #10
Crime Trends
Basic Car 14A25, Mar Vista District
Senior Lead Officer Craig White - Cell Phone 213-509-9266
Basic Car Coordinator Sergeant Sharon Kroger - 310-202-4501
Crime Trends
The following are the crime statistics representing May 18, 2003 through June 14, 2003:
• Aggravated Assaults 2
• Burglary / Theft from vehicle 23
• Robbery 12
• Burglary (Residential/Business) 12
• Grand Theft Auto 11
• Homicide 0
• Sex 0
During this rating period Basic Car 14A25 experienced an increase in Robberies. Remember robbery is a crime of opportunity and surprise. Be aware of your surroundings, never carry large amounts of cash, and do not walk alone especially at night. If you suspect you are being followed walk or drive to the nearest police station or large crowd that you can find.
Safety Tip
Safety tips for your home:
Light the outside of your home to help discourage prowling or loitering. Use outside floodlights for all entryways, pathways, stairwells, laundry and parking areas. Connect outside lights to a timing device or motion detector so lights will automatically switch on.
Criminals detest lights for fear of being seen committing their crimes.





The following are the crime statistics representing February 16, 2003 through March 15, 2003:
• Aggravated Assaults 0
• Burglary / Theft from vehicle 11
• Robbery 5
• Burglary (Residential/Business) 8
• Grand Theft Auto 5
• Homicide 0
• Sex 0
During this rating period Basic Car 14A25 experienced a large decrease in overall crime. We dropped from 46 crimes in the previous period to 29 this period. The biggest reason for this decrease is the attention and observations made by the citizens in the area. It is with your help we are able to do our jobs effectively.
Safety Tip
• Safety tips for home security:
• Install quality deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and use them.
• Remember that a small chain between the door and the door jam can easily be ripped out.
• Install quality locks on all windows and use them.
• Remove or trim shrubbery that hides doors and windows so neighbors or police can see someone trying to break into your home.

The following are the crime statistics representing December 22, 2002 through January 19, 2003:
• Aggravated Assaults 0
• Burglary / Theft from vehicle 7
• Robbery 2
• Burglary (Residential/Business) 11
• Grand Theft Auto 6
• Homicide 1
• Sex 0
During this rating period Basic Car 14A25 continues to experience an increase in Burglary (Business/Residential). Complete an inventory of all doors and windows to be sure that all locks are working properly. Install a robbery alarm and surveillance cameras in your business and residents in strategic areas. Avoid routines such as walking everyday at the same time or making bank transactions on the same time and day.
Safety Tip
• Safety tips if you are being robbed:
• Do not talk except to answer the robber's question.
• Do not stare directly at the robber.
If your business or home is robbed put your safety first. Do not resist an armed robber. Remember money can be replaced not your life.
Reminder
Block Captain's Meeting
Thursday, May 29, 2003
6:30 p.m.
Pacific Roll Call Room
12312 Culver Blvd.
Los Angeles

Safety Tip

The crime prevention tip for this month will be a series of tips for your personal safety. This segment will be about returning home. Have your door key in your hand when approaching your entryway. If possible, arrange for a relative or friend watch you enter your home safely before they drive away. Never enter your home if anything seems unusual, such as an open door, or broken window. Leave immediately to a place of safety and call the police.

Contacts for Basic Car 14A25 - covers Mar Visrta area

Senior Lead Officer Craig White - Cell Phone 213-509-9266
Basic Car Coordinator Sergeant Jose Correa - 310-202-4587 ext. #10