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The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of October 11-17, 2020        

October 11, 2020

• Burglary (Vehicle):

A vehicle burglary was reported on the 2500 Block of Starcrest Drive. The victim stated that on 10-11-20, 1:17 am, unknown persons shattered the front driver side window to the vehicle and stole a 32-inch television from inside. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $450.
 
October 12, 2020

• No significant activity.

 
October 13, 2020

• Grand Theft (Shoplifting):

A theft was reported at 1050 Huntington Drive (Target). The store manager reviewed past surveillance video and noticed that on 10-11-20, 7:39 pm, two male adults entered the store and placed several boxes of Legos inside their shopping cart. The males then exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. Surveillance video captured the incident. The estimated loss was $1,138.53.
 
October 14, 2020

• Burglary (Residential):

A residential burglary was reported on the 1400 Block of Huntington Drive. The victim stated between 10-09-20, 9:00 pm, and 10-12-20, 4:45 pm, unknown persons entered her home and stole $1000. The victim said during this time, she was at the hospital. Deputies did not find any evidence of forced entry into the home, nor did they locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $1000.
 
October 15, 2020

• No significant activity.

 
October 16, 2020

• No significant activity.

 
October 17, 2020

• Unlawful Shooting (Residential Area):

Deputies responded to the corner of Newington Street, and Galen Street regarding multiple gunshots heard in the area. Upon arrival, deputies found several gun casings on the street. Deputies searched the area and could not find any victims, suspects, or witnesses.
 

• Petty Theft (Unlocked Vehicle):

A victim reported that unknown persons stole his backpack containing a passport and headphones from his unlocked vehicle at 1050 Huntington Drive (Target). Deputies did not locate any surveillance video. The estimated loss was $260.
 
   
SOCIAL MEDIA HYGIENE by LASD Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau (Part 2)
 
Why Is This Important?

• Clean-up Your Digital Past: Sift through all your social networking accounts, such as: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, and other online communities, and delete ALL the posts, comments, tags, and reactions that could impact your personal or professional life.
• NEVER Share Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Online: Limit what information you post on social media, and think twice before you post.
• Strengthen Privacy and Security Settings: Turning your profiles to “private” gives you more control over your information. Connect only with people you trust, and ALWAYS treat your social media posts as if they are public.
• “If You Connect IT, Protect IT:” Network connected devices are subject to virus and malware threats. Thus, protect your devices with the latest software updates and patches, along with anti-virus software.
• Implement Two-factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your devices and accounts.
• Do Not Reuse Passwords: Maintaining strong passwords can be a daunting task; however, a good password manager can help simplify this process.
• Take Social Media Hygiene Seriously: Remember, it's not secure without you. Recent incidents have highlighted social media vulnerabilities are real; however, with some simple adjustments and considerations, you can minimize your Internet profile and protect you and your family

 
Additional Resource: https://www.cisa.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month