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Burglary On the Rise: How to Cope

By Steven Rodriguez

In the last year, burglary rates have jumped as much as 20% in some parts of the San Fernando Valley, and 6% overall in the Valley.  Due in part to the crumbling economy, everything from air conditioners to plasma televisions have been reported stolen throughout the Valley.  Van Nuys has been one area particularly hit hard, with a 19% increase in crime, as assailants have torn open back doors, prying open windows and even distracted the elderly in order to steal.  In fact, the home of MySpace founder Brad Greenspan was recently burglarized.  He lived in Hollywood Hills, and the crime may be part of a wider break-in spree targeting the wealthy and celebraties. Property crime and property theft are major issues in Valley, and in the last year with 13,600 jobs being lost in Los Angeles County alone, theft rings have sprung up and are being considered the two main perpetrators of these crimes...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on May 08, 2008 (boomark / email).