From the Office of City Councilor Sal LaMattina: BPD issues two
advisories for East Boston
Captain Frank Mancini, commander of the District 7
police station, has released a pair of advisories -- reprinted below
-- that deal with safety and security in East Boston, and I want to
pass those along to you. The first deals with motor vehicle
break-ins throughout the neighborhood, and the second with
burglaries, especially in the Eagle Hill area. By following the
steps outlined below you can make it much less likely that your car
or home will be targeted. Please contact my office at 617-635-3200
or Salvatore.LaMattina@cityofboston.gov if I can be of assistance.
***BOSTON POLICE SECURITY ADVISORY***
East Boston
This neighborhood is experiencing a high level of motor vehicle
break-ins and theft of electronic items including iPods, laptop
computers, stereos and other valuables left in plain view inside
automobiles. Most notably, professional thieves are stealing GPS
devices and other electronic items from cars at an unprecedented
rate. Please take the following steps to secure your valuable
possessions:
-Do not park in isolated areas such as alleys
-Park in well lit areas
-Lock your vehicle
-Remove all items from view in passenger compartment
-Secure items in your trunk or take them with you
-Remove all electronic devices from view and secure in trunk or take
with you
-Always remove GPS and take with you or lock in trunk
-Remove any evidence of suction device on windshield, as
professional thieves inspect windshields for this suction ring and
will break into your car looking for the GPS
-Remove from public view any clips or holders of GPS devices
-Be especially attentive if parking your car overnight or for an
extended period
-Register the serial number of your valuable electronic devices by
contacting the District 7 Community Service Office, Sgt. George
Carino, 617-343-4752
-Remember to always call 911 to report any suspicious persons in
your neighborhood
***BOSTON POLICE BURGLARY ADVISORY ***
Eagle Hill neighborhood of East Boston
Recently there has been an increase in residential burglaries in the
Eagle Hill neighborhood. Items such as laptops, iPods, cell phones,
jewelry and cash, as well as other items of value, have been stolen
from apartments and single- and two-family houses. The area impacted
most is the Eagle Hill community. These breaks are occurring mainly
during the daytime when residents are away at work or school. Many
times the entry point is through an open or unlocked window in the
rear or side alley of a building, as well as unlocked doors to
apartments. To avoid being victimized, please take the following
precautions to secure your property and possessions. Always call 911
immediately when a suspicious person is on your or your neighbor’s
property, and make note of the physical description and direction of
flight of the perpetrator.
-Lock all doors and windows when leaving for the day
-Install security bars on your windows, especially near fire-escape
access
-If away for the night or weekend, leave a light on
-Leave radio turned on when away
-Do not buzz unknown people into apartment buildings
-Report all broken locks and windows to management or landlord
immediately
-Do not make duplicate keys for your friends
-Call 911 immediately if you suspect an intruder has entered an
apartment or house and give an accurate description to responding
officers
-Register your electronic devices and computers online with the
Boston Police www.Trace.Com, where you can search for your stolen
items online and register your property for easier recovery if they
are stolen and a more likely arrest of the thief.
-For more information or a security survey of your property, contact
the District 7 Community Service Office, Sgt. George Carino,
617-343-4752
