Burglar Forces Open Back Door to Home

A burglar forced open a door to a home in Newport Beach and stole jewelry, police reported.

The burglary took place on Thursday, June 6 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at a home in the 2300 block of Redlands. According to police, the suspect entered an unlocked side gate and forced open the back door to the house. Once inside the suspect ransacked the master bedroom and stole jewelry.

Home Security Tips

• Close and lock all doors, windows and garage door. All exterior doors should be equipped with a deadbolt lock, which should always be used have a security strike plate, attached with a minimum of two, three inch screws. 
• If you have an alarm, always activate it when you are away. 
• Use photo cells or timers to turn both interior and exterior lights on and off. 
• If you are going to be out of town, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to check on your home and pick up your mail. Sign-up for a vacation check from the police department at www.nbpd.org.
• If you see suspicious activity, vehicles, or people call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at 949-644-3717.

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