Manhattan Beach stats say 'Lock it or Lose it!'
We routinely get police statements advising motorists to lock away their belongings in the trunk when they leave their cars. Seems kind of obvious, but it's ridiculous how much crime could be prevented it people just did that.
In the last few days, we've received a whole bunch of notices from police all over the place designed to remind you to simply lock your cars as you head out to holiday shop.
Anyway, Manhattan Beach police made it easy to understand in a release today. Here's some stats on a regular couple of months in one of the most crime-free cities we got.
In September, there were:
In October, there were:
In the last few days, we've received a whole bunch of notices from police all over the place designed to remind you to simply lock your cars as you head out to holiday shop.
Anyway, Manhattan Beach police made it easy to understand in a release today. Here's some stats on a regular couple of months in one of the most crime-free cities we got.
In September, there were:
- 23 reported thefts from open/unlocked vehicles
- 8 vehicles broken into because of valuables left in plain view
In October, there were:
- 9 reported thefts from open/unlocked vehicles
- 6 vehicles broken into due to valuables left in plain view.
About the Blogger
Larry Altman has covered crime in the South Bay since 1990. He's seen it all - the missing model who turned up dead in the desert, the wives found dead in trunks, the high-school coaches who get a little too close to their players. He drives his young colleagues nuts with his "I remember when" stories. He welcomes your tips and observations about the present, and you can mix in a little Lakers basketball talk if you like.
E-mail Larry at larry.altman@dailybreeze.com.
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