Theft: For the second month in a row, we experienced
several thefts from unlocked cars parked on the street, and just as many burglaries of locked vehicles. These usually occur overnight and are especially alarming because we haven’t seen a burglary from a locked car for many years until now. Also, the burglars often cause more damage to the target vehicle than the value of property taken.
The best way to avoid being victimized is to not leave anything of value inside your unattended vehicle. Lock- ing the vehicle normally proves effective by discourag- ing opportunist-type thieves, and they soon move on to greener pastures.
If you fall victim to one of these thieves, you should always report it to the Sheriff’s office. This official report aids city and police managers by ensuring that our com- munity receives a fair distribution of police resources.
wearing masks or taking preventive precautions. Stay away from crowds and congestion. Consider ordering items online like food, clothing, meals from your favorite restaurants. Also, consider postponing that trip to Vegas, a cruise, airline travel, or evening at the movie theater.
Get used to live concerts and sporting events in crowded stadiums/venues not happening in the near future. Who wants to sit among a large crowd or use a public rest- room that has been exposed to thousands of fans or have your beer or hot dog passed down the row by a half-dozen other fans?
To stay well, RESOLVE to better control your diet, eat healthy foods, and strengthen your immune system. Make healthy choices. No excuses for not exercising. Get outside in the sun on your patio, back yard, walk or jog the neighborhood, get down to the beach, take a swim. Most of us have smart phones so check the many exercise APPS that can provide all the self-help you need to get your heart rate up and break a sweat. Personally, I would give a second thought before jumping back into the gym at this point.
This isn’t a time to revert to some previously “nor- mal” but now questionable habits. Remember, RESOLVE to stay the course. Be disciplined, vigilant, and insure the health and safety of yourself, family and community.
As you read this, the July 4th weekend approaches— INDEPENDENCE DAY. Reflect on all that means, and be thankful, and SAFE.
—Kent Wellbrock
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
Theft: For the second month in a row, we experienced
several thefts from unlocked cars parked on the street, and just as many burglaries of locked vehicles. These usually occur overnight and are especially alarming because we haven’t seen a burglary from a locked car for many years until now. Also, the burglars often cause more damage to the target vehicle than the value of property taken.
The best way to avoid being victimized is to not leave anything of value inside your unattended vehicle. Lock- ing the vehicle normally proves effective by discourag- ing opportunist-type thieves, and they soon move on to greener pastures.
If you fall victim to one of these thieves, you should always report it to the Sheriff’s office. This official report aids city and police managers by ensuring that our com- munity receives a fair distribution of police resources.
Mariner Gate: With summer months upon us, traffic at the Mariner Gate will be at a peak. Unfortunately, some prospective guests will inadvertently be left off a host’s guest list and not be admitted. To ensure that guests are expedited through the authorized system in a timely man- ner, the “prospective omitted guest” will be directed to the end of the waiting line until the host/guest issue can be resolved. Hopefully, redirecting the guest to end of line will minimize delays for authorized people and allow for the best service possible.
To facilitate traffic flow at this gate, be sure your guest list is current. Also, if you have a last moment add-on, the surest method of registering a guest is via your computer. A hand delivered list or telephone call may work, but when gate personnel are busy it might not be as effective.
Lock It or Lose It! Not long ago our deputy sheriffs ran a very successful program designed to reduce incidents of theft from parked cars. With cooperation from the community, this simple Dana Point concept caught on and for years thieves went elsewhere to caper.
Several crime prevention experts have recently come up with a twist on this program and applied it to residential burglaries. It doesn’t have a name yet, but I am sure it will be along the line of “Lock it or Lose it!”
Basically, this will be a message to secure your home or make it seem so at all times. It utilizes the premise that a sig- nificant percentage of burglaries are committed by criminals who are seeking easy victims. Supposedly, the best prospec- tive victim is one who leaves a garage or entry door open.
In our community right now, I suspect we might see examples of these prospective victims with sliding doors ajar or garage doors up waiting to be preyed upon. Take the message seriously: Lock it or lose it.
Who Do I Call? Our gate attendants and patrol personnel are contracted to perform administrative rule and parking enforcement. They don’t have any police authority other than that of a private citizen. Therefore, if you should see activity that may be criminal in nature, don’t call our gate. Call our Deputy Sheriffs. Our gate attendants have been instructed to ask if you have called for the deputies.
Independence Day: Have a happy Fourth of July, but remem- ber the noises from fireworks make it a miserable evening for our pets. Please shelter them and consider giving medication if needed.
—God Bless … Tim Murphy
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