Newport Beach June Robbery Report

Newport Beach, CA--A series of recent break ins have been reported across Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, California. The Newport Beach Police Department reminds all:

"If you see suspicious activity within your neighborhood at a home where you know your neighbors are on vacation, have gone out for the evening, or their home is for sale, please call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at 949-644-3717."

Neighborhood Watch on Cambria Dr.

On June 14, an unknown suspect entered the backyard through one of two unsecured side gates. The suspect then found an unlocked crack-out window to the rear of the residence, according to reports.

"After pulling the window open the suspect pushed the screen in and climbed through the window," the report stated. "Once inside, the suspect went through closets, cabinets and storage areas. The suspect fled with a watch."

Unseen, Unheard on Via Dijon

On June 19, on the 100 block of Via Dijon, reports of an unknown suspect entering a victim's home through an unlocked front door, while the victim was home at approximately 6 p.m.

"Once inside, the suspect removed a spare car key from the entryway table and went back outside to the victim's vehicle," the report stated. "The suspect then used the key to unlock the vehicle and removed several items, but left the spare key in the vehicle's ignition."

Alarmed on El Modena

On the night of June 20, a residential burglary was discovered after alert neighbors contact the police when they heard their neighbor’s burglar alarm go off.

"The neighbors were concerned because they knew their neighbors were out of town," the report stated.

When police arrived they discovered a rear glass door completely shattered.

"As they continued to check the perimeter of the home they found that an unknown suspect had also cut a kitchen window screen and broke the glass," the report said. "It did not appear that the suspect entered the home, but was scared off when the alarm sounded."

When the victims arrived home shortly after the break-in, they were able to determine that nothing inside the home had been disturbed.

Home Security Tips

• Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
• If you return home and find your pedestrian door that leads into your home locked, and you are certain that you left it unlocked, DO NOT GO INSIDE!
• Call 9-1-1 ~ Burglars often lock this door to slow down a victim, allowing the burglar extra time to get out of the home before the resident enters.
• If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.
• Always keep your front and rear porch lights on from dusk to dawn and use motion detector lighting along the sides of your home or areas with little foot traffic.
• Use timers on indoor lamps to give the appearance that you are home.
• Adjust window coverings for optimal privacy while maintaining good visibility outside.
• If your garage door has a remote shutoff button on the wall-mounted control, located in the garage, consider locking the door nightly. This will prevent your garage door from being opened remotely.
• If you have a safe, make sure that it is properly bolted to concrete so that it cannot be easily removed.
• Always close and lock your safe and never leave a key or combination out or in an easy to find location (i.e. office, nightstand, etc).
• When you leave on vacation, remember to call the Police Department for a“Vacation Check” 949-644-3681 or sign-up online at www.nbpd.org. Also, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail while you are away.

For more information on securing your home, please click on this link: HOME SECURITY TIPS
Report all suspicious activity by calling the Newport Beach Police Department at 949-644-3717.