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LAPD - North Hollywood Area
Thursday April 11th, 2013 :: 02:43 p.m. PDT

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Crime Prevention Tips always use “Common Sense”

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Crime Prevention Tips:

Grand Theft Auto
1. Don't leave car unattended when warming up the engine
2. Turn your car off, many vehicles are stolen from convenience stores and ATM when left unattended & running
3. Do not leave a spare key inside the vehicle
4. Use an anti-theft device or Two (steering wheel locks, steering column locks, brake locks)
5. Install a car alarm
6. Install a kill switch
7. Install a tracking device which emits a signal to a police or monitoring station when the vehicle is reported stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles

Burglary from Motor Vehicle
1. Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle
2. Lock your car door even if you leave your vehicle unattended for a moment
3. Do not leave spare change
4. Do not leave connector cables for IPods, cell phone, GPS units, computer etc…
5. Do not leave purses, wallets or briefcases
6. Remember to Lock it, Hide it, Keep It

Don’t be a victim always use “Common Sense.”

If you witness suspicious activity, call for immediate police assistance. Be prepared to provide the suspect(s) physical description: clothing, height, weight, as well as suspect(s) vehicle description: make/model, color, and license plate number.

Emergency Calls 9-1-1, Non-Emergency Calls 818-623-4016
North Hollywood Area Auto Theft Section: 818-623-4085
During non-business hours or weekends call: 1-877-LAPD-24-7
Anonymous calls: Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or Text to 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S), all texts should begin with the letters “LAPD” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “web tips” and follow the prompts.

Address/Location
LAPD - North Hollywood Area
11640 Burbank Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-755-7679

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