| Community: Regional Auto Theft Taskforce advises of Increase in Commercial Van Thefts. Offer Tips To Better Secure Your Vehicle Dear Pepperdine Libboard, The Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) has noticed an increase in commercial work truck/van thefts throughout Los Angeles County. These thefts typically involve Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Express, or GMC Savanna type vans owned by various contractors. The vehicles are typically stolen for the contents inside and once taken, those contents are usually stolen. TRAP would like to inform you of measures you can take to prevent these types of thefts: 1. Consider installing a G.P.S. or other anti-theft device 2. Install commercial grade locks on all of the doors 3. Complete a thorough inventory of all of the contents, in case the vehicle is stolen. 4. Mark large pieces of equipment with unique identifiers so in case it is stolen, the equipment can be identified if recovered. 5. If your vehicle is stolen, call your local police agency as soon as possible to report the theft. 6. If possible, keep your commercial work vehicle secured in a well-lit area, in a garage, or behind a locked gate. Anyone with information regarding these types of vehicle thefts is encouraged to contact the Taskforce at (626) 572-5610. Written by: Sergeant Gary Novelich Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (818) 612-8583 Forwarded by: Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/ Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary Registryhttp://snap.lacounty.gov/ Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. "If You See Something, Say Something" LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department For full details, view this message on the web. |
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