LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Alex Villanueva, Sheriff

Advisory: Tips to help prevent yourself from becoming a victim…

Dear Pepperdine Libboard,

Knowing what's happening around you always gives you an advantage when it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones. Whether you are out shopping, making a quick trip to the bank/ATM or walking through parking lots, you need to pay attention not only to those around you, but also to the possible situations that could leave you vulnerable. When leaving a shopping center, pay attention to your personal belongings as well as who is around you. See if any vehicles are following you. When parking, keep your doors locked and scan the area for suspicious activity.
Things to look out for:
* Parked vehicles with multiple people just watching you or others in the area.
* People wearing hoodies and masks in warm weather.
* Vehicles with no license plates. Every vehicle, even new ones have at least a temporary license plate with an assigned license plate number.
If you see suspicious activity, call your local police to report the suspicious activity. Be ready to give the location, vehicle color, make, model and any identifying marks (i.e.: license plate number, logo paper plates, stickers, damage, etc.), suspect(s) description (gender, ethnicity, age, hair, clothing description, etc.). Drive away to a safe location to make the suspicious activity call. Do not engage with the suspicious person(s).
For EMERGENCIES dial 911
To report suspicious activity:
Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station – Non-Emergent Line (818)878-1808
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