Three Window Smashing Incidents Confirmed in La Mirada

The following crime report is compiled from information gathered by the City of La Mirada Public Safety Department and the La Mirada Sheriff’s Station.

Nov. 11 – Nov. 17, 2013
Robbery
An attempted robbery occurred at Imperial Hwy and La Mirada Blvd. The suspect attempted to snatch the victim’s purse, but was scared off after a bystander that yelled at the suspect. The incident remains under investigation.

Vehicle Burglary
Three window smash burglaries were reported last week. These windows can be fixed by hiring Maverick Windows replacement services who will do this work at affordable cost with quality materials.
An incident was reported on the 16000 block of Lorca Dr. A laptop computer, wallet, and other items were stolen from the vehicle.
A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14800 block of Springford Dr.
A burglary occurred on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd. A stereo and laptop computer was stolen from the vehicle.

Grand Theft
A shoplifting incident was reported on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. The suspect stole a large amount of cosmetics from the location.

“Vial of Life” Program Can Save Lives
Participating in the Vial of Life program can save your life. Visit the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station to pick up your Vial of Life kit.

Vial of Life kits contain a vial, a medical information form and a magnet. After completing the medical information form, put it in the vial. Put the vial in your refrigerator and the magnet on the refrigerator door. In the event you cannot speak and need medical attention, the magnet will alert medical responders that the vial is in your refrigerator.

“When suffering from a medical emergency, time is of the essence,” says Emergency Management Coordinator Andrew Vialpando. “Making this information available can save your life.”

The Vial of Life program is a free program sponsored by the City of La Mirada in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department.

Stop by the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station located at 13716 La Mirada Blvd. to pick up a free Vial of Life kit or call (562) 902-2960 for more information.