As holiday festivities step into full swing, the Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) has rolled out a weekly crime summary from December 5 to December 11, revealing slices of life, and crime, in the oceanside city. During this period, MBPD logged a total of 668 calls for service, from which there were 11 arrests and 38 crime reports taken, according to a summary published on the city's official website.
On December 5, the Miami Beach Police Department reported an incident of catalytic converter theft in the 1100 block of 3rd Street. This act was carried out by individuals operating a silver hatchback, now believed to have been occupied by two suspects. Notably, this particular 2007 Toyota Highlander had previously been targeted by the same individuals for its exhaust emission control device.
The department also highlighted a proactive burglary suppression detail which bore fruit last Friday, when a detective working alongside additional personnel observed and arrested two subjects post-theft from the bevy emporium BevMo. The detective discovered that the duo had conspired to commit thefts, culminating in a hefty haul from the store.
With the yuletide period often bringing a spike in property crimes, MBPD did not miss the chance to offer preventative measures for a happy and secure holiday season. "Do not advertise on social media that you will be out of town," the department warned, among other tips, suggesting residents activate alarm systems, use package drop boxes, and vary their home lighting to dissuade potential burglars.
Furthermore, with online shopping surging during this period, MBPD admonishes shoppers to use credit cards over debit cards and ensure they are surfing on secure websites, evidenced by "https" and a padlock symbol in the web address. Vigilance, they say, is the order of the season, an appeal to citizens to maintain a keen eye and report all that appears awry to the local police.
