Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Vehicle Burglary Prevention
A message from the Los Alamitos Police Department Community Outreach Program.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Curbside House Number Paint Scams
The City of Los Alamitos asks Residents to be wary of curbside house number paint scams. For more information, please follow the link below to see how you can protect yourself and handle these situations. You will learn more about the only currently authorized group painting curbs in the City, at this time - Canning Hunger.
City of Los Alamitos Press Release
City of Los Alamitos Press Release
2 Suspicious Women Pose as Law Enforcement Officials
On Wednesday, July 15, two suspicious women posing as Los Alamitos Police Officers talked their way into an elderly resident’s home in the 11300 block of Reagan at approximately 12:45 pm. The unidentified women, who approached the home separately, were similarly described as White, 30 - 40 years of age, heavyset, and tall. The first subject identified herself with what appeared to be a badge she presented from her breast pocket. Stating there had been an early morning drug raid a few houses away, she told the male resident it was possible more drugs could be found in his backyard and it needed to be searched. After allowing the first female suspect in the home to inspect the rear yard, a second female entered the residence a few moments later and was subsequently found by the male resident’s wife in their master bedroom looking through the couple’s belongings. The second female subject was startled by the resident and both subjects immediately left the home telling the residents that everything was okay. At this time, it is unknown if anything was stolen or what exactly they were looking for. The female impersonators were last seen leaving the area in what the victims believe was a dark colored SUV similar in appearance to a Chevy Tahoe or Suburban.
It is a crime to impersonate a peace officer and residents are asked to remain vigilant and wary of suspicious persons in their neighborhood matching the description of these women.
In addition to their badges, members of the Los Alamitos Police Department also carry their department photo identification cards, and are required to provide their name and identification number to anyone who asks. If you are unsure of the identity of the person identifying himself or herself as a police officer call the department’s dispatch communication center at (562) 594-7232 for verification.
If you have information regarding the identity of the persons matching the above, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Sharon Kerbow at the Los Alamitos Police Department. She can be reached at (562) 431-2255, extension 405.Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Press Release: Robbery
Armed Robbery at Bank of America
11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard
On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at about 2:53 P.M., an armed robbery occurred at the Bank of America located at 11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard. The suspect entered the bank armed with a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the employees inside.
The suspect was described as a male, possibly white or Hispanic, approximately 5’7” to 5’9”, 170 to 200 pounds, wearing a red and/or black motorcycle helmet, a green military-style camouflage jacket, blue motorcycle riding pants and boots. The suspect fled the scene on a red and/or black racing-style motorcycle with a black backpack and an undisclosed amount of money.
No injuries were reported by the employees or customers inside the bank. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also responded to the scene of the robbery. Witnesses reported the suspect fled east through the residential area south of Katella Avenue and east of Los Alamitos Boulevard. The suspect was last seen at a high rate of speed escaping into a residential area south of Katella Avenue and east of Lexington Drive.
Officers from the Los Alamitos Police Department, the Seal Beach Police Department, the Cypress Police Department, and a helicopter from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department searched the area but did not locate the suspect or the motorcycle.
The circumstances in this case are under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Los Alamitos Police Department.
Detective Sergeant Sharon Kerbow; (562) 431-2255 ext. 405
Police Dispatch/24-Hour Police Service; (562) 594-7232
11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard
On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at about 2:53 P.M., an armed robbery occurred at the Bank of America located at 11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard. The suspect entered the bank armed with a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the employees inside.
The suspect was described as a male, possibly white or Hispanic, approximately 5’7” to 5’9”, 170 to 200 pounds, wearing a red and/or black motorcycle helmet, a green military-style camouflage jacket, blue motorcycle riding pants and boots. The suspect fled the scene on a red and/or black racing-style motorcycle with a black backpack and an undisclosed amount of money.
No injuries were reported by the employees or customers inside the bank. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also responded to the scene of the robbery. Witnesses reported the suspect fled east through the residential area south of Katella Avenue and east of Los Alamitos Boulevard. The suspect was last seen at a high rate of speed escaping into a residential area south of Katella Avenue and east of Lexington Drive.
Officers from the Los Alamitos Police Department, the Seal Beach Police Department, the Cypress Police Department, and a helicopter from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department searched the area but did not locate the suspect or the motorcycle.
The circumstances in this case are under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Los Alamitos Police Department.
Detective Sergeant Sharon Kerbow; (562) 431-2255 ext. 405
Police Dispatch/24-Hour Police Service; (562) 594-7232
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Press Release: Robbery
Armed Robbery in the Parking Lot located at 11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard
On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at approximately 9:45 A.M., an armed robbery occurred in the Bank of America parking lot, 11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard. Two (2) female victims were transporting an unknown amount of cash to be deposited at the bank. Both victims are employees of a fast food restaurant in a neighboring city.
Two Male African-American suspects approached the victims in the parking lot as they parked their car. As the victim driver attempted to exit the vehicle, Suspect #1 displayed a semi-automatic handgun in his waistband, forced her back into the vehicle, and took the bank deposit bag containing the cash from her person. The second suspect physically brandished a semi-automatic handgun at the passenger, who had already exited the car.
Both suspects fled to the nearby Wendy’s restaurant parking lot, located in the same shopping center, where a third, unidentified, female suspect waited in a small, red 4-door sedan, similar to a Dodge Neon or Ford Contour. The suspect vehicle fled the area northbound Los Alamitos Boulevard. Neither victim was injured during the incident.
Responding officers from the Los Alamitos Police and Seal Beach Police Departments arrived at the scene in less than one minute after receiving the 9-1-1 emergency call. The suspects and their vehicle were not found.
Suspect 1: Male, African-American, 20’s, medium build, short black hair, brown eyes, a fair/smooth complexion, wearing a black “hoodie” sweatshirt, white undershirt, dark blue jeans, black gloves, black semi-automatic handgun
Suspect 2: Male, African-American, early 20’s, medium build, brown eyes, light mustache, wearing a black jacket, black “beanie”, black pants, black gloves, black semi-automatic handgun
Suspect 3: (Driver) Possibly a female, no further information.
The circumstances in this case are under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Los Alamitos Police Department.
Captain Bruce McAlpine (562) 431-2255 ext. 420
On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at approximately 9:45 A.M., an armed robbery occurred in the Bank of America parking lot, 11262 Los Alamitos Boulevard. Two (2) female victims were transporting an unknown amount of cash to be deposited at the bank. Both victims are employees of a fast food restaurant in a neighboring city.
Two Male African-American suspects approached the victims in the parking lot as they parked their car. As the victim driver attempted to exit the vehicle, Suspect #1 displayed a semi-automatic handgun in his waistband, forced her back into the vehicle, and took the bank deposit bag containing the cash from her person. The second suspect physically brandished a semi-automatic handgun at the passenger, who had already exited the car.
Both suspects fled to the nearby Wendy’s restaurant parking lot, located in the same shopping center, where a third, unidentified, female suspect waited in a small, red 4-door sedan, similar to a Dodge Neon or Ford Contour. The suspect vehicle fled the area northbound Los Alamitos Boulevard. Neither victim was injured during the incident.
Responding officers from the Los Alamitos Police and Seal Beach Police Departments arrived at the scene in less than one minute after receiving the 9-1-1 emergency call. The suspects and their vehicle were not found.
Suspect 1: Male, African-American, 20’s, medium build, short black hair, brown eyes, a fair/smooth complexion, wearing a black “hoodie” sweatshirt, white undershirt, dark blue jeans, black gloves, black semi-automatic handgun
Suspect 2: Male, African-American, early 20’s, medium build, brown eyes, light mustache, wearing a black jacket, black “beanie”, black pants, black gloves, black semi-automatic handgun
Suspect 3: (Driver) Possibly a female, no further information.
The circumstances in this case are under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Los Alamitos Police Department.
Captain Bruce McAlpine (562) 431-2255 ext. 420
Monday, October 20, 2008
Red Ribbon Week 2008
The Los Alamitos Police Department along with millions of citizens across the United States will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 21 to 27, 2008. This is your opportunity to join us in declaring we are Drug Free and Proud.
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