Increase In Residential Burglaries In Redondo Beach, Police Warn

REDONDO BEACH, CA – There's been a recent increase in residential burglaries in Redondo Beach, police warn, especially in the Franklin Park area. The Redondo Beach Police Department asks residents to pass this information along to neighbors via your Neighborhood Watch roster, Facebook and Nextdoor as soon as possible.

Extra patrols have been initiated, police said. There have been reports of a white BMW with 2 to 3 people in it, knocking on doors – if no one answers they break into the house. They also have used women and children to help in their crime spree, RBPD said.

Police ask that residents get the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles cruising neighborhoods, as any additional information can be beneficial. Video doorbells, such as Ring, can be a deterrent and will capture an image of the suspects.

Residents should also be aware of a man going door-to-door in the Golden Triangle/McBain and Manhattan Beach Boulevard area. The suspect has been telling residents about road closures and asking for days the following week when they will be home, then asking to use the restroom, police said. Don't allow anyone in your home you do not know, police said.

Redondo Beach police give 5 tips for staying safe:

1. Report any suspicious activity to RBPD Dispatch at (310) 379-5411 as soon as possible. Call the police first before you start posting on social media. If the person is aggressive or threatening you, call 9-1-1 immediately.
2. Keep your doors and windows locked.
3. Do not leave any items in your car that are visible.
4. Keep your car locked at all times, even in your own driveway.
5. Put your car in the garage whenever possible

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