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Published: December 08 2010

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Sergeant Doug Calcagno shared these burglary and robbery tips:

• San Leandro has had 216 robberies to date in 2010 [the use of force or violence in unlawfully taking the property of another]
• Be aware of surroundings.  Predators are looking for vulnerable people; predators pay attention to who is NOT paying attention.
• 95% of burglaries are caught by “nosy neighbors” calling the police; get the best description you can, license plate number, take notes and call police immediately
• Dogs, locks, alarms are all good preventative measures; however, a determined burglar can overcome all of these.  But a nosy neighbor calling the police is what burglars fear most.

Lieutenant Jeff Tudor gave statistics and tips on auto theft

• 169,000 vehicles are stolen in California in a year
• San Leandro saw a drop in auto theft of 35% in 2010
• The most vulnerable cars for auto theft in Alameda County currently are:
  • Honda Accord, 1990-1999
  • Honda Civic, 1992-2000
  • Toyota Camry, 1988-1995
  • Acura Integra, 1990-1996

Prevention tips:

• Mechanical devices, always Lock auto
• Go to a locksmith and replace locks
• No lap tops or purses left in car within sight

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