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There were 30 Part I felony crimes reported in Cerritos this past reporting period, resulting in an increase of seven from the previous week. The following is a breakdown of crimes by category: one aggravated assault, six residential burglaries, five commercial/other structure burglaries, four grand thefts, seven vehicle burglaries, and seven vehicle thefts. Cerritos Station deputies made two felony arrests, seven misdemeanor arrests, five warrant arrests, and issued 88 citations. The Sheriff’s dispatch center also received a total of 345 calls for service.
Aggravated Assault:
Alondra Boulevard & Studebaker Road (06/15 – Evening): The suspect(s) threw a glass bottle at a deputy and various objects at his patrol vehicle while he was issuing a citation. The suspect(s) were not located. The deputy was not injured.
Residential Burglary:
16800 block of Chaparral Avenue (06/20 – Overnight): The suspect(s) entered the attached garage of the home through the garage rollup door that was left open. Stolen were bicycles. No entry was made into the home.
18300 block of Kamstra Avenue (06/01-22 – Unknown): The suspect(s) entered the victim’s garage and stole an envelope containing miscellaneous currency. It is unknown how entry was made. No entry was made into the home.
12200 block of Yearling Place (06/01-21 – Unknown): The suspect(s) entered the location by shattering a rear window. Nothing appeared to be stolen.
11900 block of Agnes Street (06/21 – Evening): The suspect(s) entered the home through a rear window that was left open. Stolen was an electronic device.
19300 block of Bechard Avenue (06/20-23 – Unknown): The suspect(s) entered the victim’s guest house through a door that was left unlocked. Stolen were valuables and electronic devices.
19000 block of Martha Avenue (06/26 – Afternoon): The suspect(s) entered the location by shattering a rear window. The homeowner was home and scared the suspect(s) away. Nothing was stolen.
Commercial/Other Structure Burglary:
12700 block of Towne Center Drive (06/18 – Afternoon): The suspect(s) entered the location through the front door and stole several thousand dollars’ worth of prepaid gift cards.
16400 block of Carmenita Road (06/19 – Evening): The suspect(s) entered the location by cutting holes in the rollup door. Stolen were several coffee machines and accessories.
18600 block of Palo Verde Avenue (06/21-22 – Unknown): The suspect(s) entered the detached garage through a rear door that was left unlocked. Stolen were several bicycles.
13400 block of Village Drive (06/23 – Day): The suspect(s) pried open the door of a storage unit. Stolen were several tools.
11300 block of South Street (06/24 – Evening): The suspect(s) entered the location by shattering the front glass door. Stolen was the cash register.
Grand Theft:
14100 block of Park Place (05/29 – Evening): The suspect(s) stole all of the tires off of a delivery truck parked at the location.
239 Los Cerritos Center (06/19 – Afternoon): The suspect stole the victims’ belongings when they left them in a chair while shopping.
12600 block of Towne Center Drive (06/22 – Evening): The suspect entered the electronics store, while it was open for business, walked over to a display case, grabbed several display items and ran out the door.
18100 block of Carmenita Road (06/24 – Afternoon): The suspect(s) used the victim’s bank card to steal thousands of dollars from their account.
Vehicle Burglary:
11100 block of 183rd Street (06/20 – Evening): The suspect(s) entered a 2010 Dodge Charger in the parking lot by shattering a window. Stolen was a duffle bag.
11300 block of Bos Street (06/21 – Morning): The suspect(s) entered a 2015 Honda Civic, parked on the street in front of the residence, by shattering a window. Stolen was an article of clothing and an electronic device.
10900 block of Alondra Boulevard (06/22 – Morning): The suspect(s) entered a 2010 Honda Civic in the parking lot by shattering a window. Stolen was a purse.
20100 block of Rhoda Circle (06/22 – Morning): The suspect(s) entered a 2014 Mazda 6, parked at the residence, by shattering a window. Stolen was a gym bag.
11100 block of Dumont Avenue (06/22 – Evening): The suspect(s) entered a 2011 Infiniti G35 in the parking lot by shattering a window. Stolen was a backpack.
11100 block of Brigantine Street (06/23-24 – Overnight): The suspect(s) entered a 2006 Jeep SUV, parked at the residence, and stole a purse. It is unknown how entry was made.
17700 block of Harvest Avenue (06/25-26 – Overnight): The suspect(s) entered a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, parked on the street in front of the residence, by shattering a window. Stolen was a purse.
Grand Theft Auto:
13400 block of Village Drive (06/19– Evening): The suspect(s) stole a 2016 Toyota RAV4 from the parking area.
17400 block of Sybrandy Avenue (06/20-21 – Overnight): The suspect(s) stole a 2006 Jeep Commander from the driveway of the residence.
13500 block of Beach Street (06/21-22 – Overnight): The suspect(s) stole a 2016 Toyota Camry from the driveway of the residence.
11100 block of 183rd Street (06/22 – Evening): The suspect(s) stole a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado from the parking lot.
239 Los Cerritos Center (06/24 – Evening): The suspect(s) stole a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe from the parking lot.
18400 block of Studebaker Road (06/22-23– Unknown): The suspect(s) stole a 2003 BMW Z4 from the parking area.
17500 block of Fabrica Way (06/25 – Morning): The suspect(s) stole a 2012 Ford E150 from the parking lot.
Simple Prevention Tips
Residential burglary is a crime of opportunity. Make the thieves work risky and difficult and you stand a good chance of stopping them before they get in. To a burglar visibility means vulnerability. They hide behind fences and shrubbery. The key is to keep trespassers out while keeping your property visible. Use picket fences. Keep hedges clipped down to about waist level.
You can prevent vehicle theft! Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by following sensible precautions. Lock up, an unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car and take the keys with you. Lock the trunk or tailgate. Close all windows, professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings. Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight. When you park the car, remove cellular phones, cd players, and other valuable possessions. Do not leave gift-wrapped packages or cameras lying on the seat. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you. Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall. Park carefully. Do not leave a car in unattended public parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more likely to be stolen from an unattended lot than from the street or attended lot. If possible, park your car in a lot where you do not have to leave your keys. Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag will lead the thief directly to your car and your home. If you have to leave your keys with a parking attendant, leave only the ignition key. Park in well-lit areas at night with lots of people around. Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking, making it extra difficult for thieves to tow your car.
If you see suspicious person(s) or activity in your neighborhood or business, call Cerritos Sheriff’s Station at (562) 860-0044 or 911 immediately. It is a good idea to keep the Sheriff’s Station phone number stored in your cell phone for quick reference.
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Let’s get more deputies on streets, a real neighborhood watch program, and cut cost.
1.) STOP the museum.
2.) Sell or lease the Performing Arts Center.
3.) Get out of the electric business.
4.) Stop lifetime healthcare payments for retired council members.
5.) Keep the Substation and renegotiate the sheriff’s contract.
6.) Get a serious neighborhood watch program going.
7.) Fix the sidewalks and streets, and trim the trees
8.) Bring back more community related programs with the Millions in savings.
What we need:
30 deputies = Five patrol cars 24/7
3 motor officers = 2 traffic motorcycles 8 hours 7-days a week
5 detectives (burglaries, gang, and other investigations)
65 civilian community service officers to assist with clerical and technical functions
1 neighborhood watch coordinator
3 civilian office workers
Assign a Senior officer to function as the substation watch commander for each shift and merge the brass with the brass at the Lakewood station. We do not need all of the high paid brass at the Cerritos substation when we can easily merge with the Lakewood station and still receive the same professionalism and attention at a lower cost to our budget.
$3-$5 million yearly savings form the sheriff’s contract
$6 million yearly saving from Performing Art Center (will generate revenue if sold or leased)
$3 million yearly savings getting out of the electricity businesses
$400,000 yearly savings stopping the museum
Over $12.4 million in annual savings that can put more patrol cars on the streets, grow a solid neighbor watch program, trim trees, fix sidewalks and roads and provide a ton of residential programs for every youth, family, and senior resident.
One last note: The Performing Arts Center cost the city over $60 million to build and has never turned a profit. As a result of never making a dime, it has cost tax payers $175 million over he past 23 years. Has it been worth it?
To all past and present council members, kiss your lifetime benefits good by. The People are taking Cerritos back!
It’s our city and not your personal bank account.