Security Report

Stopping Thefts Inside the Community

by Victor Rocha

Security Services director

Overall, our community is fortunate to have a low volume of crime considering nearly 10,000 people live inside Leisure World Seal Beach.

However, we have been experiencing some thefts in the community and by working together we can minimize this issue.

Some of the thefts that have occurred have been “crimes of opportunity”—someone has observed a car door unlocked or property unsecured in a carport and took advantage of the opportunity.

There are many ways to minimize thefts, including:

• Do not leave valuables visible inside your vehicle.

• Close your vehicle windows and lock vehicle doors every time you get out.

• Close and lock all doors to your residence when you leave, even for a short period of time.

• Carport may not be used for storage. Secure all approved policy items in your carport, including ladders, bicycles, etc., under the cabinet.

We are working closely with the Seal Beach Police Department to curtail thefts inside the community.

To assist us, if you see something and sense that something is wrong, it probably is. Call Seal Beach Police Department at (562) 594-7232 if you observe any suspicious activity, such as someone loitering in the carport areas or looking into residence windows. You may remain anonymous.

Victor Rocha