Sunday Safety Update: 10/11/2015 - 10/17/2015

Disclaimer: Please note these maps are meant to show which direction crime is trending, areas to keep an extra eye on and places to remain vigilant in order for Central Long Beach residents to remain safe. That said, previous trends don't guarantee future trends will repeat in the same direction and patterns. Also, an absence of crime in one area, does not guarantee an absence in that same area later on. as well.  

First, crime is not only up, but it is up significantly for the MacArthur Park Neighborhood. The line up Cherry is partially the result of two shooting that happened in our neighborhood and appear to be gang related. 

Two men were wounded in a shooting at about 5:35 a.m. Wednesday that may have been gang-related, police said.

The unidentified men were sent to a hospital for treatment of wounds described by police as not life-threatening. 

“The preliminary investigation indicated the victims were walking down the street when they were approached by three suspects and shot,” according to a statement from police spokeswoman Nancy Pratt.- Full Story.

The shootings took place around 15th and Cherry. There will be an intense graffiti/ dumped item/ a neighborhood patrol for the next two weeks. There was a lot of graffiti that popped up just prior to this and that seems to be a reliable indication some type of violence is about to occur.

Also notice the patterns of car thefts just outside our neighborhood. It is clearly heading north west. Please keep all cars locked in that area. Reread preventing car theft, especially if you live in that area.

There is renewed loitering in the plaza at Walnut and Anaheim. It had died down, but seems to have picked up. Be very careful in the area because drug activity appears to be happening there as well.

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Use the Go Long Beach App to remove graffiti, even if you don't live where you see it

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Also notice along Alamitos there is a trend north east towards 17th street. Because a lot is happening around 17th street, really remain vigilant and keep your eyes out for your neighbors on that street.

As we approach the holiday season, here are some safety tips.

1.  Ship items to a location where they will be personally received, and/or ask a trusted neighbor to collect and hold the item rather than leaving it in a common area.
2.  Request carriers to ship items to their local store or distribution center to be held for pick up.
3. Advise your local post office when you will be out of town so they can hold your deliveries until your return.
4. Track the progress of your anticipated delivery and if you don’t receive it as expected, contact the issuing company, and when possible request proof of delivery.
5. Remove valuables and holiday packages from your vehicle, and don’t use it as a storage area - More tips from the LAPD

Upcoming Safety Meetings: 

Long Beach residents are invited to the MacArthur Park/Whittier School Neighborhood monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library located at 1401 E. Anaheim St. in the Community Room.  Free parking is available at the library parking lot.  - UPDATED

There will be a community meeting for District Six on Tuesday October 27th at Mark Twain Neighborhood Library!  6pm. I am not sure what the topic will be, last time it was starting a community watch.

Join Commander Robert Smith and his staff for this informative meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 6:00pm. The new location will be 1129 Alamitos, at the Grant AME Church  We will be having a presentation on Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation; Also a Code Enforcement overview.