Weekly Crime Report For La Mirada For April 29 to May 5 Includes Four Residential Burglaries

This is the latest “Crime Report” from the La Mirada Lamplighter in cooperation with the City of La Mirada and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  This is from the week of April 29 – May 5.  

Residential Burglary

Four residential burglaries were reported last week.  A burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Leffingwell Rd.  Cash, jewelry, and electronics were stolen from the home.  An incident was reported on the 16000 block of Orsa Dr.  The location was under the fumigation process when the incident occurred.   A burglary was reported on the 15400 block of Alondra Blvd.  An incident was reported on the 15300 block of Pastrana Dr.  The suspect was subsequently taken into custody after being involved in a traffic collision nearby.

Other Structure Burglary

Two commercial burglaries were reported last week.  The locations were two separate businesses located on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy.  A cash box containing a small amount of currency was taken from one of the businesses.

Vehicle Burglary

A window smash burglary was reported on the 12000 block of La Mirada Blvd.  A purse was stolen from the vehicle.

Grand Theft

One grand theft was reported last week on the 15500 block of Talbot Drive.  A catalytic converter was stolen from a Honda Accord.

Grand Theft Vehicle

A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13200 block of Flemington Court.  The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Industry Sheriff’s Station, two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

Pool Safety

With warm weather approaching, the use of swimming pools will increase significantly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “fatal drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14 years.”

Following these safety tips can help keep you and your family safe:

• Never allow young children to be left alone in or around the pool.  Be sure an adult is present at all times.  Adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity (such as reading, playing cards, talking on the phone, or mowing the lawn) while supervising children.
• Utilize the buddy system.  Always swim with a friend and select swimming sites that have lifeguards whenever possible.
• Babysitters and guardians should always be instructed on the potential hazards in and around the pool area.
• Never rely on flotation devices or swimming lessons to protect a child.  Twenty-five percent of all drowning victims have had swimming lessons.
• Never keep toys in or around a pool.
• Mount flotation devices designed for lifesaving near the pool.
• Check the pool area if a child is missing before checking any other areas.
• All adults, children, and babysitters should learn CPR.
• Keep a telephone outside the pool area.
• A fence or barrier completely surrounding the pool can prevent many drowning accidents.