2009 Map of Neighborhood Watch Reporting Districts (this changed with the opening of the Topanga Station in 2009) West of Tampa is under Senior Lead Officer Danny Del Valle. They meet on the 4th Thursday of the month, 7pm at St. John Eudes Church, 9901 Mason Ave, At Lassen & Mason.

To sign up for Neighborhood Watch updates on their snail mail list write to: Los Angeles Police Department, Devonshire Area, Attn: Senior Lead Trailer, 10250 Etiwanda Ave., Northridge, CA 913225. Or contact SLO Danny Del Valle at (818) 634-0362 or 27677@lapd.lacity.org.

East of Tampa is Senior Lead Office Dario Del Core. Updates provided below. Meetings listed on our calendar the 3rd Thursday of the month at St. Euphrasia Church at 7pm.

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Glossary:

• RD: Reporting District

• BFMV - Burglary From a Motor Vehicle

• GTA - Grand Theft Auto

• SLO-Senior Lead Officer (SLO Dario Del Core is assigned to oversee the Porter Ranch Area) We are Basic Car 17A27

• BOLO- Be on the lookout

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Crime Update May 2009, West of Tampa
Hello to everyone, and thank you for taking time out of your schedules to read my articles. I often will review all reports for the area on a regular basis to search for related crime trends and possible alternatives to solve or reduce crime activity. Our area crime of concern is burglary and vandalism/hate incidents. The primary method how suspects are entering residents are through unlocked doors, windows, and ‘doggy doors’. I ask that when you are not home, please try to lock all doors and windows. Most criminals are opportunist, and opportunists look for the easy victim. Burglars will usually try to ‘case’ or research the area initially, and try to get a feel for the neighborhood they will victimize. Once the burglar feels comfortable that he or she can roam about because the area is inactive- no one in the area observing, then they decide to act. Reports have revealed that burglars look for homes that are easy to enter to avoid loud noises (glass breaking or smashing doors) and having attention drawn. Crime tip: Keep an eye on who is strolling through the neighborhood. Let those strangers know that you see them and you are not afraid to observe their actions. It’s always a good idea to have a telephone in your hand when the stranger/suspect looks in your direction. Criminals do not want to be seen or feel that they will be caught and will usually leave and move on.

I have seen a spike of vandalism- graffiti around the division, but what concerns me are that some cases involve swastika or are hate related type incidents regarding race. There is an old saying, ‘Can’t you read the writing on the walls?’ I believe that this saying is so true. The more we tolerate this activity or what is really behind it, we are allowing the hate to spawn into violent activity. Please do not confront the criminals in the act, but immediately notify law enforcement to deal with the suspects. After the act has been committed; first photograph it and then clean or have it painted out. If you leave it on the walls the graffiti will grow and so will other criminal acts. If you can’t paint it out yourself, a great resource (no fee) to utilize is West Valley Alliance Graffiti Removal (818) 885-8885. Working together is how we reduce crime. Thank you and be safe.

BASIC CAR 17A35 May 2009

There is a concentration of vehicle related crimes (stolen vehicles and car break-ins) in the vicinity of Chatsworth and Balboa. Most of these are occurring in the neighboring basic car area right up against RDs 1735 and 1737.

There was only one robbery and two residential burglaries during the 10 days of May. I’ve received several reports of mail thefts in Granada Hills. Please consider locking your mailbox and prompt removal of incoming mail.

Remain alert and report all suspicious activity to LAPD direct dispatch at 1-877-275-5273.

SLO Del Core

BASIC CAR 17A35 CRIME UPDATE --- 05/01/09-5/10/09 

ROBBERIES- 1
* A business robbery occurred on 05/05/09 at 2:30 AM in the vicinity of Chatsworth and Balboa in RD 1737. Suspect at the register brandished a knife and demanded money. Suspect obtained property and fled. No injuries reported.
Suspect info: Male Hispanic 506/200, 35 yrs.

RESID BURGLARIES- 2
05/06 RD 1728 10800 Baird – unlocked window – electronics, money & jewelry taken
05/01 RD 1728 11100 Yolanda – doggie door access- unknown if prop taken

BFMVs- 4
1 each in RDs 1713, 1715, 1729, and 1737

GTAs- 4
2 in RD 1737- A 1992 Toyota Celica and a 1987 Toyota Camry
1 in RD 1705- A 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo
1 in RD 1716- A 1996 Nissan Altima

LAPD Crime Update & Crime Tips…April 30, 2009
By Senior Lead Officer Danny Del Valle

Summer time is here and with the great weather, party calls will be on the rise. The LAPD has recently changed its enforcement policy procedure law on loud music party violators. In the past when a citizen would call police for loud music at a party, police officers generally could not immediately give a citation for the loud music. The LAPD enforcement policy procedure was that on the first response to complained of music, officers are to gather the violators’ information and give the violator a warning. Officers would then have to call the station Watch Commander, give notification and place the violator on a Loud Music Party List. If officers were to respond to a loud party a second time, officers then had the option to cite the violator. Party calls can get out of control. I have responded to many parties for loud music that started out with a 50-80 party goers, and turns into 200-500.

The new policy procedure allows officers to cite loud party-music violators on the first police contact. Officers will have the discretion to cite or not. Loud music party calls sometimes result in fights, shootings, stabbing, sexual assaults, and vandalism.

The policy change (for the better) will assist officers with being able to crack down on parties before they get out of control. Besides reducing the number of calls that officers will have to respond to before being able to cite, this will be a co$tly incentive to the violator to stop the out of control partying. Officers are not going to cite all loud music party calls, but if officers feel that the conduct will continue, or the party is just too over bearing, expect a citation. Remember to call Valley Communications at 1(877) 275-5273 for police to respond to loud music calls. Please feel free to contact me at (818) 363-1726 with loud music party locations that are continuous problems, so I can track and monitor.

BASIC CAR 17A35 CRIME UPDATE --- 3/01/09-3/16/09

ROBBERIES- 4
* A street robbery occurred on 3/10/09 at 7:40 P.M. in the 17400 block of Rinaldi in RD 1729. Suspect approached victim and asked for two dollars. Suspects pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his wallet and watch. Suspect fled with victim’s property.
Suspect info: 2 Male Hispanics 22/26 years old. Incident under investigation with additional follow up information.
 
* A street robbery occurred on 3/10/09 at 8:10 P.M. in the vicinity of Horace and Ruffner in RD 1737. Suspect drove up next to victim, pointed a handgun and demanded property. Suspects fled with victim's IPOD.
Suspect info: 2 Male Hispanics 20/25 years old.

* A street robbery occurred on 3/08/09 at 4:30 P.M. in the vicinity of Yolanda and Chatsworth in RD 1743. Suspects held up a pizza delivery man at gunpoint. Suspects fled with victim’s money.
Suspect info: 2 Male Hispanics mid 20’s.
The above three incidents are linked. Police personnel investigating with additional follow up information.

* A follow home robbery occurred on 3/06/09 at 9:40 P.M. in the 10700 block of Wystone in RD 1727. Suspect confronted victim in the driveway, pointed a handgun and demanded property. Suspect obtained victim’s purse and fled into an awaiting vehicle.
Suspect info: Male Caucasian 25/35 years old.

RESID BURGLARIES- 3
3/11 RD 1716 11700 Paso Robles- forced window- money, jewelry and electronics taken
3/08 RD 1713 11600 Amigo-poss key used- jewelry taken
3/05 RD 1728 11100 Reseda- kicked door-no property taken

COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES- 2
3/09 RD 1705 17100 Van Gogh-forced door- meal coupons taken
3/09 RD 1707 12300 Bradford- pried door- unknown property taken

BFMVs- 8
2 in RD 1729
1 each in RDs, 1703, 1705, 1715, 1716, 1735 and 1743.

GTAs- 2
3/09 RD 1737- A 1996 Ford Explorer
3/08 RD 1713- A 2004 Cadillac Escalade

BASIC CAR 17A35 CRIME UPDATE 2/01/09-2/28/09

ROBBERIES- 2
* An attempt street robbery occurred on 2/22/09 at 2:30 P.M. in the vicinity of Kingsbury and Etiwanda in RD 1743. Victim was jogging. Suspect approached him and demanded property. Victim refused to hand over anything. Suspect fled. No injuries and no property taken.
Suspect info: 1 Male African/American 504/110, 16 yrs
Vehicle used: 2002, Silver, 4 Door, Honda.
* A street robbery occurred on 2/21/09 at 12:45 P.M. in the vicinity of Devonshire and Etiwanda in RD 1743. Victims were waiting at a bus stop when 2 suspects approached them with sharp objects in their hands and demanded property. Suspects obtained only 9 dollars and fled on foot. No injuries.
Suspect info: 1 Male Hispanics and 1 Male African/American 18/20 yrs old..

RESID BURGLARIES- 15
2/27 RD 1716 11600 Amestoy- possible key used- money and electronics taken
2/26 RD 1735 18300 Chatsworth- unlocked window- computer taken
2/20 RD 1737 11200 Balboa- smashed window- leather jacket taken
2/19 RD 1754 10200 Rathburn- forced window- electronics taken
2/16 RD 1754 18300 Tuba- unlocked door- electronics taken
2/13 RD 1715 12200 Nugent- smashed window- electronics & firearm taken
2/11 RD 1713 18600 Nau- garage burglary- access doggie door-unk prop taken
2/11 RD 1712 19400 Wingedfoot- open window- electronics taken
2/11 RD 1729 17900 Index- group home- skylight entry-video game taken
2/09 RD 1727 19000 Kingsbury- pried door lock- attempt only- alarm sounded
2/06 RD 1714 18900 Granada Circle- occurred at 1100 AM. Suspects smashed rear sliding door and gained entry. Resident was home and confronted the suspects. A struggle ensued and suspects fled.

SUSP- 2 MALE AFRICAN/AMERICAN 18 YRS (one stated he had a gun)

VEHICLE USED- UNK YEAR, BLACK, HONDA, CIVIC 4 DOOR
2/05 RD 1707 12600 Neon Way – smashed glass door- jewelry/money/electronics taken
2/04 RD 1713 11400 Viking – smashed glass door- jewelry/money taken
2/03 RD 1754 10000 Yolanda – forced window- electronics taken
2/01 RD 1735 10800 Lindley- key used- assist living facility- coat taken

COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES- 1
2/16 RD 1712 11200 Tampa- pried door- tools taken

BFMVs- 30
6 in RD 1743
4 each in RD 1713and 1716
3 each in RDs 1712, 1735 & 1715
2 in RD 1705 & 1754
1 each in RDs, 1714, 1727 and 1755.

GTAs- 3
2/28 RD 1728- A 1997 Mercedes S500
2/16 RD 1713- A 2007 Toyota Highlander
2/11 RD 1754- A 2006 Dodge Charger

February 6, 2009 ALERT
Today at approximately 11:00 am there was an attempted burglary/home invasion at 19822 Granada Circle. The perpetrators were two young black males, they disregarded the Security System, they smashed a window in the rear of the home, where they gained entry. Confronted by the occupant, they indicated they had a gun. The owner / occupant of the residence wrestled with the purps, and was able to confiscate a cell phone, which he turned over to the police. Both purps fled in a black Honda Civic.

Please, be on alert, and look for the suspect Honda Civic with two young black males, or for any suspicious activity.

Call LAPD Non-Emergency Dispatch 1-877-275-5273 to get investigative support from the police, or dial 911 in case of Emergency.

If you have any questions, please contact peymonn@gmail.com, or sunnyzim@aol.com

January 2009

Dear Neighborhood watch members,

We have no significant clusters in the basic car area at this time even though the 14 residential burglaries occured this month involved only 6 out of the 17 RDs that make up the basic car area ( 3 each in RDs 1728 & 1729 and 2 each in RDs 1705, 1714, 1735 & 1737).

RDs 1705 and 1716 are also high on the list for BFMV activity for the month.

Look out for one another, remain vigilant and report all suspicious activity to LAPD non-emergency dispatch at 1-877-275-5273.

I welcome all requests for neighborhood watch meetings within the basic area. Please plan about a month ahead. Tuesdays and Thursdays afford me the best possibility of being able to attend.

Sincerely, SLO Del Core


BASIC CAR 17A35 CRIME UPDATE --- 1/01/09-1/21/09

ROBBERIES- 1
* An attempted street robbery occurred on 1/05/09 at 8:45 P.M. in the 18500 block of Calle Vista Circle in RD 1713. Residents were playing basketball in the front driveway. Two suspects approached them, one of which was armed with a handgun, and demanded property. Victim resisted. Suspects fled on foot. No injuries and no property taken.
Suspect info: 2 Male Hispanics 508/140, 16-18 yrs, wearing ski masks.

RESID BURGLARIES- 14
1/21 RD 1714 11500 Killimore- smashed window- jewelry taken
1/20 RD 1705 13200 Whistler –vacant home- forced door- tools taken
1/20 RD 1705 17400 Tuscan Dr – changed door locks- poss real estate scam- pool pump taken
1/18 RD 1735 17100 Los Alimos – side garage door entry- no evid of forced entry- residents returned home and interrupted burglary in progress- suspect fled- electronics & purse taken
Suspect info- Male Caucasian 507/160, 16-20 yrs
1/15 RD 1735 10900 Yarmouth – smashed window- handbags taken
1/13 RD 1728 18300 Ludlow –no forced entry- electronics taken
1/13 RD 1714 18100 Sandringham Ct – attempt only- forced window – alarm activated
1/12 RD 1737 16600 Chatsworth – garage burg- forced door- electronics/tools taken
1/11 RD 1728 10600 Etiwanda –unlocked window- electronics/firearm taken
1/09 RD 1737 16700 Bermuda – pried window – electronics/money taken
1/06 RD 1728 11200 Chimineas – 10:20 A.M. Resident was home and saw the suspects attempt to pry the rear sliding door. Suspects fled. No entry made
Suspect info: 2 Male Hispanics 508/150, 20-25 yrs, wearing gray hooded sweater
1/05 RD 1729 11200 Babbitt – pried window- electronics/tools taken
1/05 RD 1729 17100 Donmetz – garage – no evid of forced entry- tool taken
1/05 RD 1729 17500 Rinaldi – smashed window - electronics taken

BFMVs- 18
6 in RD 1705
5 in RD 1716
2 each in RD 1729 and 1754
1 each in RDs 1714, 1727 and 1728

GTAs- 3
1/11 RD 1727- A 2006 Toyota Tundra
1/08 RD 1716- A 2008 Chevy Impala
1/05 RD 1705- A 1999 Mercedes E320