‘Tis the Season – For Crime Too

A man was robbed at gunpoint in the vicinity of Larchmont and 3rd St on Tuesday, Dec 6, about 9 pm. The man was uninjured and the suspect, a black male, fled on foot, according to LAPD Officer Cordova. Anyone with information should contact Officer Cordova at 213-793-0650 or [email protected]org.

Officer Cordova is hoping to hold a neighborhood meeting later this week to hear residents’ concerns. The time, date and location will be announced in the Buzz Calendar (lower right column.)

While recent crime statistics from the Wilshire Division are relatively low compared with other parts of the city, when people are attacked on our home turf it never fails to worry residents. Burglary Theft from Vehicle (btfv in lapd lingo) is up by 23%, but most other criminal activity was down 10-25%  from Nov 6 – December 2.

You can view the specific listing of all crimes for the Wilshire Division in the COMPSTAT WILSHIRE PROFILE report or online on the LA Times Crime Mapping site.  The LA Times site, if you haven’t visited yet, is quite detailed. It gives you specific locations, on a map, of crimes. You can search by neighborhood name or zip code.

Still – a few reminders from the LAPD:

-If you’re leaving town, make sure your papers aren’t delivered and your mail is picked up. Let your neighbors know you’ll be gone. Put timers on a few lights in the house – the winter solstice is almost upon us so there’s more night than day these days.

-Always be aware of your surroundings and don’t walk alone, particularly at dusk and night.

-Don’t leave any valuables in the car, and lock your car at all times, regardless.