Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: 2 Residence Burglaries

One suspect kicked open the front door of a Hermosa home, and the second break-in occurred on Palm Drive.

Two burglaries hit Hermosa Beach within the previous week—a 22nd Street home was burglarized as well as a Palm Drive apartment. Here is a rundown of the recent crimes, and a quick reminder from police to secure your home.

Kicking Front Door

The front door of a 22nd Street home, near the Strand, was kicked open as part of a burglary last week. The break-in occurred Wednesday at 5:21 p.m., according to police reports. Items were removed from the home, and authorities are unsure if there were multiple intruders or just one suspect.

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Apartment Burglary

A number of items were stolen out of an apartment on the 600 block of Palm Drive on Friday. The suspect forced his or her way into the residence around 6 p.m., according to police reports. 

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Lock Up, Look Out

To ensure that your home is safe, the offers the following tips on its website:

  • Install good locks on doors and windows, and use them at all times. 
  • Don't hide keys in mailboxes and planters or under doormats. Instead, leave an extra set of keys with a neighbor or friend.
  • Ask for photo identification from service or delivery people before letting them in your home. If you are the least bit worried, call the company to verify.
  • Be sure your street address number is large, clear of obstruction, and well-lighted so police and other emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
  • Consider a home alarm system that provides emergency monitoring for burglaries.

Editor's Note: The above sub-headline that now reads "Apartment Burglary" was originally published as "Apartment Robbery." An edit was made Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. to fix the wording. If there's something in an article or any other Patch report that you think should be changed, please let us know. Thank you.


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