The Seal Beach Police officials want to remind the public that “National Preparedness Month” (September) is no accident. It’s time for all of us to think about having a plan that can be used in most of the unplanned events that can disrupt our lives. Fires, floods and earthquakes are just the start of a disaster. Dealing with the lack of basic services, or having to adjust on the fly are equally upsetting. We can’t stop the event that may upset our lives, but we can mitigate its impact by being prepared.
To this end, a great first step is having an emergency kit at the ready. The Seal Beach Police Volunteers in Policing are currently selling emergency preparedness kits as a fundraiser. The kits contain water, dried foods, solar blankets, dust masks, and a light stick. Kits vary in price $25-$90. The graduated cost gets you additional supplies, including waterproof matches, rope, tarps etc. You can also buy a kit specific to the needs of your pets, whether you have a cat or a dog. The profits go to the Seal Beach Police Volunteers in Policing program. Purchases are tax deductible as the group is a 501 (c) (3). Kits are available for inspection and purchase at the Seal Beach Public Safety Building at the pier, on 820 Ocean Ave., or by contacting program coordinator Sylvia Klebe at (562) 260-8919.
For more information, call Sgt. Ron La Velle at (562) 799-4100, extension 1160.
Crime Log Compiled by Charles M. Kelly
IN SEAL?BEACH
Monday, September 9
Illegally Parked Vehicle—11:44 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said a moving truck had been parked in the alley between Neptune and Electric all morning and, because of street sweeping, customers had nowhere to park.
Check Area—5:08 p.m.—Avalon Drive—A citizen reported seeing seven or eight young men described as juveniles going into the park. One of them took a round object out of a backpack. The citizen thought they might be planning to paintball the park. However, patrol unit 107 did not find anyone in the park as of 5:10 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10
Business Burglary—5:59 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said two suspects from a theft at another store were in the Ulta Beauty store in the Shops at Rossmoor (which is actually in the city of Seal Beach). Seal Beach Police arrested the two suspects for conspiracy and business burglary.
Misunderstanding—7:04 p.m.—Eighth Street—The caller came home and found two individuals in his car, which he bought with cash. Police unit S18 spoke with neighbors who said they came to pick up a car and got mixed up. The caller said he wanted to cancel the call and did not want to make a big deal of it. All parties were counselled.
Wednesday, September 11
Public Works Information—12:01 p.m.—Avalon Drive—The caller told police that the trash cans in the park were full. Referred to Public Works. Staff at Public Works said they would notify the people in charge of emptying the trash cans.
Bike Theft—4:48 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The caller said a suspect who appeared to be 15 years old took a bicycle and left another one at the location.
Thursday, September 12
Fraud—3:32 p.m.—Cottonwood Lane—Someone made fraudulent charges on a citizen’s account.
Friday, September 13
Illegal Peddlers—1:57 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said two peddlers on the sidewalk in front of the store were refusing to leave. By the time police unit 106 arrived, two women gathering signatures on a petition had left.
Saturday, September 14
Extra Patrol Checks Requested—11:42 a.m.—Marina Drive—The caller requested extra patrol checks because of beer bottles being left on the handball courts and unknown individuals relieving themselves on the courts.
Counseling—1:10 p.m.—Old Ranch Road—The caller found a woman from the neighborhood homeowners association inside his residence, which was under construction. He said she did not have permission to be there. Counseled.
Animal Information—3:10 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said a pelican on the sea wall adjacent to the Seal Beach Pier was wrapped in a fishing line and could not fly. Referred to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Sunday, September 15
Refusing to Leave—8:01 a.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—A man called 911, apparently upset because Seal Beach Police officers supposedly told the owner not to let him into a liquor store. Dispatch advised the man that a business has the right to refuse service. He refused to leave. He was counseled.
Municipal Code Violation—2:39 p.m.—Avalon Drive—The caller reported an unspecified number of individuals in the park with airsoft guns, which are basically non-lethal toys that often resemble the real thing.
IN LEISURE WORLD
Friday, September 13
Citizen Assist—8:20 a.m.—El Dorado Drive, Mutual Unknown—A Leisure World woman said she had received repeated calls from a man telling her that she had won $5.5 million and urging her to buy a ticket. She was counseled about scams.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, September 9
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—1:50 p.m.—Yellowtail Drive and Martha Ann Drive—A deputy performed a patrol check in search of a car occupied by two men. They were seen passing around flyers. The caller was concerned because they were not going to every house. They only went to the nicer houses.
Assist Outside Agency—3:40 p.m.—Oak Way Drive—A dog reportedly bit someone and the victim requested police. The dog’s owner called the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The dog was contained at the time of the call to law enforcement.
Tuesday, September 10
Code Violation Reported—9:09 p.m.—Quail Run Road—The caller said a neighbor was pouring something putrid down a drain.
Wednesday, September 11
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—6:18 p.m.—Orangewood Avenue—A deputy performed a patrol check in search of a woman who was going door-to-door, trying to sell carpet cleaner.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—8:26 p.m.—Copa De Oro Drive—Someone knocked on the caller’s door and told her he was from Southern California Edison. She did not open the door. She called Edison. Power company personnel told her Edison did not have anyone out there. The log did not include a description of the suspect.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—8:44 p.m.—Kensington Road—A deputy performed a patrol check in search of a pickup truck occupied by several juveniles who the caller said were unfamiliar to the neighborhood.
Thursday, September 12
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—4:20 p.m.—Shakespeare Drive—The caller said a white van occupied by three men unknown to the area was driving in front of Rossmoor Elementary School.
Patrol Check—5:33 p.m.—Argyle Drive—The caller said a large tree branch was hanging down between the sidewalk and the street.
Illegal Parked Vehicle—6:20 p.m.—Montecito Road—A car blocked the caller’s driveway.
Suspicious Vehicle—6:30 p.m.—Bostonian Drive—A deputy performed a patrol check for a man in a white two-door van. The caller said the man, who was unknown to the area, sat in front of the caller’s residence for a few minutes, looked at the caller and left quickly.
Welfare Check—6:52 p.m.—Salmon Drive—The caller said she heard a 10-year-old child at the location screaming for help for the past 30 minutes.
Friday, September 13
Keep the Peace—4:26 p.m.—Montecito Road.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—6:36 p.m.—Loch Lomond Road.
Lost Property—6:33 p.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard.
911 Hang-up—9:59 p.m.—Woodstock Road.
Saturday, September 14
Unknown Trouble—12:45 a.m.—Blume Drive.
Disturbance, Music or Party—10:04 p.m.—Harrisburg Road.
Stolen Vehicle—10:12 p.m.—Mainway Drive.
Sunday, September 15
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—11:02 p.m.—Wallingsford Road and Ruth Elaine Drive.
Keep the Peace—12:18 p.m.—St. Albans Drive.
