September Security Report
The following is an account of the security report for September. It has been edited for clarity.
FIRE: 2
•Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., Mutual 3
Residents reported an electrical pole on fire. The Orange County Fire Authority arrived at the scene but did not find fire or smoke.
•Sept. 21, 6:40 p.m., Mutual 2
A bag in the microwave caught on fire. The fire was put out by a fire extinguisher and did not cause damage to the unit.
THEFT: 5
•Sept. 1, 1:31 p.m., Mutual 2
A resident reported missing hanging plants from her unit.
•Sept. 3, 1:20 p.m., Mutual 1
A resident reported stolen plants.
• Sept. 12, 9 a.m., Clubhouse 2 Lot
A resident reported his 36foot long Winnebago RV was missing.
• Sept. 14, 10:14 p.m., Billiard Room
An unknown person removed two pool cue bridges.
• Sept. 27, 11:10 a.m., Mutual 14
An unknown person removed a resident’s ladder from the carport.
VANDALISM: 3
• Sept. 20, 12:43 p.m., Mutual 16 An unknown object broke a resident’s right passenger window on her vehicle.
•Sept. 21, 2 p.m., Mutual 4
An unknown person used a sharp object (such as a key) to mark a resident’s vehicle.
•Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m., Mutual 9
An unknown person placed screws into victim’s vehicle tires.
PET COMPLAINTS: 2
•Sept. 4, 10:13 a.m., Mutual 2
A resident reported a barking dog. There was no barking heard near the neighboring unit.
•Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m., Mutual 2
A resident reported a barking dog. The owner of the dog was advised.
TRAFFIC INCIDENTS: 8
•Sept. 3, 12:56 a.m., Mutual 9
A resident struck a parked vehicle with their car.
•Sept. 5, 1:56 p.m., Mutual 1
An unknown person struck a block wall, which caused damage, and then fled the scene.
•Sept. 9, 8:27 a.m., Clubhouse 3 Parking Lot A resident drove into a wall and caused damage.
•Sept. 10, 5:05 p.m., 1581 Northwood Road An unknown person a struck parked vehicle and fled the scene.
•Sept. 13, 7:55 p.m., 13221
St. Andrews Drive
A resident’s daughter drove into a garden area and broke a water sprinkler.
• Sept. 16, 12:16 p.m., Oakmont Road and St. Andrews Drive
A moving vehicle struck another moving vehicle on the rear bumper.
•Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Golden Rain Storm Channel
A resident drove through the fencing and into the storm drain.
•Sept. 21, 2 p.m., Mutual 12
An unknown vehicle struck a resident’s parked truck and damaged the tailgate.
NOISE COMPLAINTS: 4
•Sept. 2, 11 p.m., Mutual 1
Residents complained of a loud TV from neighboring unit. The resident was advised and turned down the television volume .
•Sept. 10,12:55 p.m., Mutual 1
Ongoing resident complaints of noise coming from the neighboring unit.
• Sept. 12, 10:25 p.m., Mutual 2
Residents complained of a loud TV from neighboring unit. Loud TV volume was not detected at the scene.
•Sept. 28, 8:35 p.m., Mutual 4
Ongoing resident complaint regarding loud noises coming from a neighboring unit.
LOST RESIDENTS: 3
•Sept. 7, 12:45 a.m., Mutual 4
A lost resident was found and returned home safely.
•Sept. 25, 4:13 p.m., Mutual 3
A lost resident was found and returned home safely.
•Sept. 29, 5:45 p.m., Mutual 3
A lost resident was found and returned home safely.
INJURIES: 8
•Sept. 9, 9:10 a.m., Pool
A resident cut their toe but did not require transportation.
• Sept. 12, 8:22 p.m., Mutual 12
A resident fell while walking and was taken to the hospital.
• Sept. 15, 8:20 p.m., Amphitheater
A resident fell while walking and was taken to the hospital.
•Sept. 20, 12:27 p.m., St. Andrew’s Pool Crosswalk
A resident was struck by a golf cart.
• Sept. 21, 8:16 p.m., Clubhouse 3
A resident fell while walking and was transported to the hospital.
•Sept. 24, 6:08 p.m., Mutual 6
A resident fell while walking but did not require transportation to the hospital.
• Sept. 27, 9:15 p.m., Mutual 15
A resident fell while walking and was taken to the hospital.
•Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mutual 2
A resident fell while walking; lift and assist only.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
• Sept. 1, 8:50 a.m., Amphitheater
A resident verbally abused a GRF staff member during a show.
•Sept. 2, 7:15 a.m., Mutual 2
Ongoing neighbor dispute with a resident claiming a neighbor destroyed plants.
•Sept. 5, 9:46 a.m., Mutual 4
Vendors were working during the holiday. The vendors stopped work once advised of the rules.
•Sept. 6, 1:22 p.m., Mutual 8
Security was alerted to a possible trespasser. The person was later identified as the co-owner of a unit.
•Sept. 6, 10 a.m., Mutual 2
A resident was yelling at another regarding a dog in an ongoing neighbor dispute.
• Sept. 11, 12:07 p.m., Main Gate
Ongoing issue with a guest of a resident. Security advised that if this issue occurs in the future, the guest will be denied entry.
• Sept. 11, 12:45 p.m., Mutual 2
A guest caused a disturbance by waving a metal pole in the street. Seal Beach Police were called and counseled the person regarding his behavior.
•Sept. 12, 1:15 p.m., Mutual 12
A resident reported another resident was not abiding by traffic rules inside Leisure World. Security advised the other resident, who stated she will be more focused while driving in the future.
• Sept. 13, 1:15 p.m., Car Wash Area
A resident and unidentified man engaged in a physical altercation after resident was sprayed with water in the car wash area.
•Sept. 14, 4 p.m., Main Gate
Seal Beach Police were called to respond to an ongoing issue
with a guest of a resident; they kept the peace.
• Sept. 17, 9:15 a.m., Mutual 15
A resident believes wildlife is being poisoned inside the community. No injured wildlife was observed in the area.
• Sept. 17, 12:15 p.m., Mutual 4
A resident was grilling with charcoal. Security advised the resident, who complied with the request to stop grilling.
•Sept. 17, 6:45 p.m., Mutual 1
An altercation happened between two residents regarding postings in laundry rooms.
• Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m., Mutual 5
Ongoing issue with one resident verbally abusing another resident.
•Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m., Mutual 2
Resident reported noise outside her window and observed a person walking away when she looked outside.
• Sept. 19, 12:30 p.m., Mutual 7
A resident verbally abused another resident.
• Sept. 20, 11:46 a.m., Mutual 5
Mutual president observed a possible occupancy violation inside the Mutual.
•Sept. 20, 5:22 p.m., Mutual 9
A resident stated she was the victim of a hit-and-run incident; police were called to the scene.
•Sept. 23, 4:21 p.m., Mutual 5
Ongoing complaint from a resident regarding Service Maintenance.
•Sept. 24, 6:07 p.m., Mutual 2
Ongoing resident complaint regarding numerous accusations.
•Sept. 25, 4:20 a.m., Mutual 2
Resident stated an unknown person rang her doorbell then fled.
•Sept. 26, 2 p.m., Mutual 5
A resident stated an unknown person on a bicycle rang her doorbell and rode away.
• Sept. 26, 6:52 p.m., Mutual 10
A resident stated an unknown person took photos of her vehicle and then left the scene.
• Sept. 28, 12:20 p.m., Mutual 10
A vendor was parked illegally while conducting business.
• Sept. 30, 1:03 p.m., Mutual 12
Residents were involved in a verbal altercation. Seal Beach police were called to keep the peace.
TOTALS:
Paramedic calls: 153 Theft: 5 Vandalism: 3 Traffic Incidents: 8 Death Investigations: 9 Lost Residents: 3 Injuries: 8 Noise Complaints: 4 Fire Reports: 2 Pet Complaints: 2 Grand Total: 197
