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Read our latest news Thieves look for the easiest target. crime is up in our area, Both home and buisness as well as personal property are at risk. dont make it easy to be a target. Criminal theft rings will approach a parked vehicle to see if it is unlocked. If they see nothing of value, they quickly move on to another car to see if that car is unlocked. If thieves see something of value in the car, they will break the window to steal it. Fifty percent — 50% — of the cars stolen have the key FOBs in the car! Disturbingly, some thieves have relay devices where they can link to a car’s FOB even if the keyless FOB is in the house. Below are links regarding this theft method. LAPD wants to remind the community with regard to your autos, HOME and BUISNESS “Lock it, Hide it, Keep it” LAPD advises public to regularly conduct an 8:00 PM check — check to see if your car is locked and nothing of value is visible, lock your house doors and windows. LAPD apprehended a crime ring using Lyft for auto burglaries in the Bel-Air area. With the release of “non-violent” prisoners due to COVID-19 — where released prisoners are merely given a ticket and no bail necessary — is having an impact on crime rate increase. FYI: Three criminals, who were released from jail due to COVID-19, did re-commit (re-offended) and were arrested again three hours after they were initially released. They were booked and released again. LAPD tries to keep an eye on repeat criminals. NOTE: Since auto theft and burglary are non-violent crimes, repeat criminals are released again with just a ticket.