Burglars Hit Four Newport Homes

A handful of homes in Newport Beach were targeted by burglars who accessed the properties through unlocked doors and by breaking windows, Newport Beach police reported.

• The most recent incident occurred between 10 p.m. Saturday and 7:45 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Lugonia Street. Police say an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked garage door and took a skateboard, three bottles of alcohol, speakers, a laptop, a netbook and cash from the garage and kitchen.

• Another home on Lugonia was targeted on Friday, between 2:00 and 8:35 a.m. Police say an unknown suspect entered the garage through an unlocked side pedestrian door and stole three purses, a checkbook and credit cards from her unlocked vehicle and garage.

• On Thursday, between 4:15 and 4:25 p.m., burglars broke a side breezeway window at a home in the 900 Block of Via Lido Soud. Police say a neighbor heard noises, went outside to investigate and saw the suspects flee in a small, red SUV.

• A home in the 100 block of Via Koron was broken into between Monday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Police say an unknown suspect used a statue to smash the side window and enter the home. Once inside the suspect ransacked several rooms and stole jewelry, a checkbook, safe and more.

Newport Beach police say if you arrive at your home and notice something out of place that leads you to think someone has been in your home while you were out, go to a safe location and call 911. To ensure the safety of your home, schedule an appointment for a free home security inspection by calling Newport Beach police at 949-644-3699.

If you notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 949-644-3717 immediately.