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January 2024
West Los Angeles Police Department Town Halls: Arrests and Action Against Westside Burglaries in stolen property and is actively working to lit at night. Have some interior lighting on Collaborative return the items to their rightful owners. They timers so that lights go on and off at different also shared photos of unreclaimed stolen goods, times indoors. Consider leaving a television on Efforts Lead to urging potential owners to contact Senior Lead while you are out so that the residence sounds Officer Matthew Kirk at 34713@lapd.online. occupied. 12 Arrests and While optimistic about a decrease in • Cameras help “harden the target,” the Westside burglaries due to the arrests, WLAPD target being your home. Video surveillance $1 Million in cautioned residents to remain vigilant. The helps with arrests and gives the neighborhood shared tips on how to keep your home a bad reputation with would-be thieves. Use Recovered Property officers and belongings safer, which included: a wired camera when possible; burglars are The Brentwood Community Council shared information about the two Town Halls held by the West Los Angeles Police Department in a recent email. The purpose of these events was to address the rising trend of residential burglaries in the Westside, encompassing areas like Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and Bel Air. There was a surprise during the second town hall as the West Los Angeles Police (WLAPD) revealed the arrest of 12 suspects, involving collaboration with LAPD, Beverly Hills Police Department, and Glendale Police Department. Of the arrested suspects, 11 are believed to be part of the same burglary ring from South America, while one is linked to a local gang engaged in residential burglaries. WLAPD announced the recovery of over $1 million
• If you have an alarm system, be sure to set it up whenever you go out, even if for a short period of time. Have glass breakers as part of your alarm system. Also, be sure that all windows and doors are alarmed; several burglary rings operating on the Westside enter the premises from a second-story window or balcony door. Breaking the glass to gain entry is common. • Consider having a protective coating installed on your glass windows and doors. This protective coating makes it more difficult - and time-consuming - to break through the glass and gain access. • Have a dog, and make it known you have a dog with signs on your gates. • Lighting - keep your outdoor areas well-
jamming wireless cameras. • Secure your valuables. Thieves are targeting cash, jewelry, watches, expensive handbags and weapons. If you have a home safe, be sure it is bolted down; consider multiple safes and locations other than bedrooms. • If someone breaks into your home, make noise. We were told during the town hall that, typically, the burglars do not want confrontation and will run if someone is in the home. • Stay in touch with your neighbors. Watching out for each other is vital to making our neighborhood safe. • Keep a list, with serial numbers, along with photos, of all watches and jewelry pieces so that when stolen property is recovered, it can be matched back to its owner.
• Some of the burglaries involve the suspects entering from someone else’s yard through a backyard or side yard. Use environmental barriers, such as thorny plants, that make entering the backyard or side yard more difficult. • Some burglars are watching neighborhoods via drones. If you see a drone looking at your and your neighbor’s properties, let LAPD know through the non-emergency line: 1-800-ASK-LAPD, and also email Senior Lead OfficeMatthew Kirk,at 34713@lapd. online • Place tracking devices, such as Apple Air Tags, in your safe and in any expensive handbags. Some stolen property has been able to be tracked and recovered from the use of these devices.
Rescued and Ready: LA County Department of Animal Care Releases 80 Cats for Adoption
Unsocialized Feline Friends Seek Unique Homes After Shelter Rescue Operation By Dolores Quintana
In October 2022, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) executed a search warrant at an animal rescue facility in Littlerock, CA, resulting in the rescue of over 200 cats and dogs. The warrant was issued due to the rescue organization’s non-compliance with State and County animal care laws, surpassing the allowable number of animals, and neglecting proper medical care. All seized animals were allocated among DACC’s seven animal care centers for evaluation, treatment, and evidential custody during legal proceedings. Over time, the court gradually permitted the release of some animals.
This month, 80 cats are ready for adoption after their release. Some of these cats may be unsocialized and require special homes. Having spent a substantial amount of time awaiting this day, the Department is optimistic about finding them placements that cater to their unique needs. Twenty of these cats, not fully domesticated, are unsuitable for indoor living but are full of character and prepared for barn/warehouse/ outdoor environments. They will undergo spaying, neutering, vaccination, microchipping, and medical clearance for adoption. “Finding placement for unsocialized cats is particularly challenging,” said Marcia Mayeda, Director. “We are compelled to ask for the public’s help for these cats, who have endured long confinements and neglect and deserve a second chance at a fulfilling life.”
These resilient feline friends are ready to join farms, rural spaces, or warehouses, offering companionship and assistance with rodent control. They deserve an opportunity to find places where they can live out their lives with care and perhaps provide some service in return. If you believe you can provide a suitable environment for these cats and offer them a purposeful life, please email your nearest animal care center. Care Center Emails:
• agoura@animalcare.lacounty.gov • baldwinpark@animalcare.lacounty.gov • carson@animalcare.lacounty.gov • castaic@animalcare.lacounty.gov • downeyctaip@animalcare.lacounty.gov • acclancaster@animalcare.lacounty.gov • palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov For more information and to view our adoptable pets, please visit www.animalcare. lacounty.gov.
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