LWers urged to be vigilant in wake of several bike thefts
SECURITY
According to GRF Security, four bikes were reported stolen on Oct. 16 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reports came from Mutuals 6 and 8 and three from Mutual 9. Bikes were taken from residents’ porches and carports.
Security Services Director Victor Rocha advises residents to be vigilant and make sure their property is secured. “Overall, our community is fortunate to have a low volume of crime considering nearly 10,000 people live inside Leisure World Seal Beach,” he said. “However, we have been experiencing some thefts recently, and by working together we can deter thieves.”
Rocha said some of the thefts reported are “crimes of opportunity,” meaning that someone has observed a car door unlocked or property unsecured in a carport and took advantage of that 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.
• 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,” Rocha said. “To assist us, if you see something and sense that something is wrong, it probably is. Call the Seal Beach Police Department at (562) 5947232 if you observe any suspicious activity, such as someone loitering in the carport areas. You may remain anonymous.”
