DWP employee information at risk

A computer containing personal information on more than 8,300 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employees was stolen from an outside vendor Monday, utility officials confirmed Friday. Beth Barrett in the Daily News.

DWP General Manager H. David Nahai sent a letter to employees Wednesday informing them of the "possible security breach" and of steps being taken to safeguard them from the risk of identity theft.

DWP officials said the theft occurred at Systematic Automation Inc. in Fullerton and is being investigated by Fullerton law enforcement.