Crime & Safety

Cerritos Weekly Crime Recap: Oct. 10 to Oct. 16

The Cerritos Sheriff's Station says that Cadillac Escalades, GMC Yukons, and Chevrolet Tahoes are commonly reported stolen in the city, so the theft for parts should always be a concern for the owner of one of these types of vehicles.

Editor's Note: The information below comes from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Cerritos Station's weekly crime summary.

According to the , there were 26 Part I felony crimes reported during this period, down from 30 the previous one. Vehicle thefts were up, robberies and commercial burglaries remained the same, while residential and vehicle burglaries dropped. Patrol deputies handled 275 calls for service, which is up from 271 the week before. The current 2011 weekly average in calls for service is 273.  

ROBBERIES

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One robbery was reported on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 p.m. when three suspects approached a male in a closed park in the 7800 block of Denni Street. The victim was told to empty his pockets and a fight ensued. The suspects fled with the victim’s jacket.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES

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Residential burglaries fell from eight to three during this week. In two of the cases, entry was made by open/unlocked windows and the third involved a window that was shattered. Laptop computers, coins, and shotguns were taken in the break-ins. The 2011 weekly average in residential burglaries remains at 4.0.  

Sheriff's safety tip: The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station/Community Safety Center receives frequent inquiries from new and established residents as to the best methods to protect a home from burglary. Our number one recommendation is to have an alarm system installed. These systems are a proven deterrent and initiate a law enforcement response within minutes.

COMMERCIAL/OTHER STRUCTURE BURGLARIES

For the second consecutive week there were two commercial burglaries reported to Cerritos Station. A fitness center locker was broken into and an ID, a cell phone, and car keys were stolen. The other incident occurred at a closed business where a rear door was pried open and a large amount of sunglasses and eyeglasses were stolen. The 2011 weekly average in commercial/“other structure” burglaries is 2.9.  

VEHICLE BURGLARIES

Vehicle burglaries dropped from ten to six last week. All six occurred in high-volume commercial parking lots. Five involved SUVs. ID, wallets, and third-row seats (from SUVs) were listed as the property stolen. The 2011 weekly average in vehicle burglaries remained at 6.6.  

VEHICLE THEFTS

Nine vehicle thefts were logged compared to four the previous week. Eight were taken from high-volume commercial parking lots -- four were Hondas, two were SUVs, and two were commercial trucks. The 2011 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 3.0.  

Sheriff's safety tip: Cadillac Escalades, GMC Yukons, and Chevrolet Tahoes are commonly reported stolen in Cerritos. The theft for parts should always be a concern for the owner of one of these types of vehicles. While a steering wheel locking device may not stop the selective thief that is specifically eyeing your vehicle, most will simply go to another one and not bother with the hassle. Some form of protection is better than none at all, so consider equipping your vehicle with an anti-theft device. 

* Visit www.safercerritos.com for an extensive library of crime prevention tips, disaster preparedness information, and a variety of links to other pertinent sites.


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