Thefts prompt reminder to public to take precautions
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Thefts of laptop computers, cash, iPods, garage door openers and other valuables took place in town last weekend - prompting officials to remind the public to refrain from leaving valuables in their vehicles and to take other precautions. Thieves smashed car windows and stole laptop computers, purses, wallets, pricey sunglasses and other valuables that were laying on the seats and floors of vehicles, whether the cars were locked or not.
In response to the recent thefts, Aliso Viejo Police Services is asking the public to take the following steps to help prevent theft from vehicles.
· When you park the car in your garage, in a parking lot or anywhere, take all valuable possessions with you. Or before you reach your next or final destination, put all valuable items in your trunk.
· Lock your car at all times, even for a quick stop at the gas station or convenience store.
· Close all windows-thieves can unlock vehicles through the smallest openings.
· At night, park in well-lighted areas.
· Change the code on your garage door opener or gate remote if the opener or remote have been stolen.
· Lock the pass-through door between your garage and entrance into your home at all times. If your home has a side garage door, keep that door locked at all times to prevent theft from your garage and home.
Victims of theft are asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department Dispatch at 949-770-6011 to request a deputy to take a stolen property report.
Residents interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch meeting should contact the Aliso Viejo Police Services Crime Prevention Specialist at 949-425-2563.
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Power outage planned for March 31
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SCE will perform more maintenance work on the electrical system in the area, causing a power outage to take place on March 31. SCE has been upgrading aging infrastructure over the past few weeks in the local area.
The outage will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the area of 23524 Aliso Creek Road.
Affected customers are asked to take precautions to lessen the impact of the outage by following these tips:
· Shut off or disconnect all sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers and fax machines, before the outage begins.
· The outage will affect your alarm systems and could affect private phone systems. Be sure to notify security and phone companies of the outage.
· If you plan to operate an emergency generator, be sure to notify SCE.
For more information, call 1-888-759-6056 or e-mail scepoc@sce.com.
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