Manhattan Beach Police Report 11 Arrests, Urge Vigilance as Theft Tops Weekly Crime Summary

The Manhattan Beach Police Department recently released their weekly crime summary, highlighting the issues and incidents handled between October 31 and November 6. Notably, the

department

reported 11 arrests and responded to a total of 793 calls for service, including 349 dispatched calls and 444 officer-initiated contacts. Traffic issues remain a concern, with 22 traffic collisions documented in the summary period.

Crime in this coastal city showed a range of activities, with the MBPD’s top eight crime categories including assaults, burglaries, thefts, vandalism, but interestingly, no auto theft or robberies during the week in question. Theft struck most frequently, totaling nine incidents across different patrol areas. In contrast, assaults were limited to Patrol Area 1 and just two reports were filed under this category, as detailed by the

Manhattan Beach Police Department

. The detailed breakdown paints a sobering picture of local illicit activities calling for vigilance among residents.

Among the the criminal incidents, several were quite striking in their brazenness. According to the

Manhattan Beach Police Department

, there was a vehicle burglary on Nelson Avenue where construction workers’ tools and electronics were stolen after they lost keys and left a van at the site overnight. In another event, a gym-goer at a 24-hour fitness center on Rosecrans Avenue returned to find their locker breached and belongings, including their wallet, stolen, only to later discover fraudulent charges on their credit card.

A duo involved in a residential burglary on Bayview Dr. led police on a chase when they attempted to avoid a traffic stop, ultimately leading to their arrest with evidence of their crime — a safe found in their vehicle. Another Bayview Dr. incident involved a thief or thieves entering a residence after the front door was found unlocked upon the victim’s return. A witness reported seeing a black SUV around the area earlier that day, potentially implicating it in the crime, as per the

MBPD

.

The Manhattan Beach Police offered tips for crime prevention, urging locals to consistently lock their residences and avoid leaving garages and doors open, even for brief periods. Among other suggestions, the department recommended installing surveillance systems, having neighbors watch over homes during vacations, being cautious with social media sharing while away, and securing ladders and furniture that could provide access to burglars. The

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also reminds residents they can notify the department if they’ll be vacationing so officers can keep an eye on vacant properties.

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