LW Security Recap—August 2020

The following report is a recap of incidents reported to the LW Security Department in August.

There were a total of 235 incidents reported; the following is an overview:

• Paramedic calls: 144

•Theft: 12— Most thefts were crimes of opportunity, with items reported taken from unlocked vehicles, bicycles and storage units.

•Vandalism: 3

• Hit and Runs: 2

• Traffic Accidents: 4

• Death Investigations: 15

• Lost Residents: 3

• Injury: 9

• Noise Complaints: 2

• Power Outages: 2

• Fires: 0

• Unauthorized Entry: 5— Three unauthorized entries were attributed to caregivers/cleaners/family members who were no longer welcome at residents’ apartments. One entry was made by a pedestrian walking through the gate. Seal Beach police were called and the person was removed. One entry was made by person who “ran the gate” without a pass and was found five minutes later by Security patrol. Seal Beach police arrested the suspect.

•Miscellaneous Incidents: 34— This includes incidents such as neighbor or domestic disputes, dog violations, etc. —Security Services Director Victor Rocha