Get Involved, Join Neighborhood Watch
Residents interested in helping keep the City of La Mirada safe are encouraged to become involved in the Neighborhood Watch program. Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in the community.
Neighborhood Watch involves:
• Neighbors getting to know each other and working together.
• Training residents to recognize and report suspicious activity in their neighborhood.
• Implementing crime prevention techniques such as home security and property identification.
• Learning how to prepare yourself and your neighbors for emergencies.
For more information on how to start a Neighborhood Watch program in your area, call the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2982.
Notable Arrests
• Three suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.
Robbery
• Cash was stolen during an armed robbery on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. No injuries were reported during the incident. The case is still under investigation.
Aggravated Assault
• Empty beer bottles were reportedly being thrown towards passersby on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. No injuries were reported.
Other Structure Burglary
• An overnight door smash burglary was reported on the 12800 block of La Mirada Blvd.
• A vending machine was broken into during a daytime theft on the 13900 block of Valley View Ave.
Vehicle Burglary
• An early morning burglary was reported on the 12900 block of Oakwood Ln. A duffle bag with a cell phone, charger and sunglasses was stolen.
Grand Theft
• A cell phone was reported stolen during a daytime theft on the 14600 block of Alondra Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle
• A truck was reported stolen on the 14300 block of Valley View Ave. The vehicle has since been recovered.
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