A rash of vehicle vandalisms this week, and some reasons to be part of Neighborhood Watch.  Crime blotter by Lt. Michael White of Altadena Sheriff Station

Sunday, July 15
5:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2500 block of N. Raymond Avenue.  (Subjects were apprehended).

Monday, July 16
Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 3600 block of Skylane Dr.

Tuesday, July 17
Between 11:30 AM and 12:12 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred at 24Hr. Fitness (2180 N. Lincoln Av.).  Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window.  Loss:  black purse containing personal documents.  *Loss was in plain sight (front passenger seat)*
6:00 PM and 7:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 500 block of Royce St. (Known suspect).
9:00 PM and 9:00 AM (Wednesday) – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2100 block of Raymond Av.

Wednesday, July 18
Between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of N. Allen Avenue.   Suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the rear window.  Loss:  red and black handmade rug.

Friday, July 20
7:59 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 800 block of Alberta St.
Between 8:20 PM and 8:36 PM – A petty theft occurred at Panda Express (2234 Lincoln Av.).  Loss:  black iPhone. *Loss was unattended*
9:32 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1400 block of La Solana Drive.  Loss:  black Garmin GPS & charger.

*** WHY YOU NEED TO BE A PART OF A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH *****

• Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime.
• Neighborhood Watch forges bonds among area residents.  It helps reduce neighborhood crimes and creates a partnership between law enforcement and the community.
• Neighborhood Watch fights the isolation that crime both creates and feeds upon.
• Neighbors working together in cooperation with law enforcement makes the best crime fighting team around!
• Any community resident can join a Neighborhood Watch; young or old, single or married, renter or homeowner.
• Members can learn how to make their homes more secure, watch out for each other and the neighborhood, and report suspicious activities to the Sheriff’s Department.
• You can form a Neighborhood Watch group for any area:  a street, mobile home park, apartment complex, community recreation center, or park.
• Neighborhood Watch groups are not vigilantes.  They are extra eyes and ears for reporting crime and helping neighbors.
• Neighborhood Watch builds pride and serves as a springboard for efforts that address community needs.
• Citizen involvement is essential to combat this social crisis.
• Contact the Altadena Sheriff’s Station for assistance in forming a Neighborhood Watch group in your area.