Page 2 January 7, 2016 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Police Reports SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 JOIN US FOR THE SUPER SUNDAY BIG BOWL GAME! CHILI COOK OFF STARTS AT NOON (Bowl Game Kickoff at 3:30pm) LOTS OF TVs SO YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD SEAT! FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS! TO BOOK YOUR EVENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Please call Rick or Charlotte at 310.326-5120 or charlotte@pvbowl.com 26600 CRENSHAW BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90505 Burglary-Commercial 12/26/2015 10:55 PM 19200 BLOCK PRAIRIE AVE Suspect(s) cuts locking mechanism off of fertilizer container/ no loss Vandalism 12/26/2015 7:45 PM FASHION WAY & MADRONA AVE Suspect throws an unknown object at victim’s vehicle causing damage Auto Theft 12/26/2015 8:20:00 PM 21300 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Stolen Vehicle: ‘04 GMC Yukon Burglary-Auto 12/26/2015 11:30:00 PM 21800 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) gains entry by unknown means and takes property/ shoes, makeup Burglary-Commercial 12/25/2015 8:10:00 PM 19300 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspects forcibly enter tool shed and take property/ tools Burglary-Auto 12/26/2015 3:30:00 PM 2200 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect(s) smashes drivers side window for entry, ransacks, and take property/gps, cell phone Burglary-Auto 12/26/2015 3:30:00 PM 2200 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect(s) smashes drivers side window for entry, ransacks, and take property/cell phone Vandalism 12/25/2015 7:00 AM 18500 BLOCK ROSLIN AVE Suspect(s) slashes rear drivers side tire of victim’s vehicle Auto Theft 12/25/2015 6:00:00 AM 20700 BLOCK OSAGE AVE Stolen Vehicle: ‘14 Toyota Pruis Theft 12/24/2015 6:00:00 PM 18900 BLOCK CORDARY AVE Suspect(s) remove unattended property from victim’s driveway/ purse, cell phone, jewelry, gift cards, ID’s, sunglasses Battery-Simple 12/24/2015 5:05 PM 2600 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect harasses customers while yelling profanities and grabs victim’s head, pulling her hair Burglary-Auto 12/26/2015 10:30:00 AM 1700 BLOCK LINCOLN AVE Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and ransacks/ no loss Burglary-Auto 12/25/2015 1:00:00 PM 16600 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) punches key lock for entry and takes property/tools, case Theft 12/25/2015 12:30:00 AM 3700 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD Suspect(s) enters hotel room by unknown means and takes property/ cash, jewelry Burglary-Auto 12/24/2015 5:15:00 PM 24100 BLOCK FULMAR AVE Suspect(s) removes property from victim’s vehicle and charges credit cards at various locations/ wallet, cell phones, ID’s, credit cards, cash Theft 12/24/2015 1:45 PM 4200 BLOCK NEWTON ST Suspect(s) removes delivered package from residence/tablet Theft 12/24/2015 1:25:00 PM 2500 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect(s) removes unattended property from shopping cart/ wallet, ID’s, credit cards Theft 12/24/2015 10:08:00 AM 2300 BLOCK 180TH PL Suspect(s) removes delivered package from residence/ toys Theft 12/24/2015 8:21:52 AM 4800 BLOCK VIA EL SERENO Suspect(s) removes delivered package from residence/unknown loss Burglary-Auto 12/23/2015 10:52:05 PM 21500 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) pries open rear locked window for entry and takes property/ third row seats, clothing Burglary-Auto 12/23/2015 10:10:00 PM 21800 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) pries open rear locked window for entry and takes property/ third row seats Vandalism 12/23/2015 8:07:48 PM HAWTHORNE BLVD & 177TH ST Suspect grabs victim’s open car window and smashes it Burglary-Residential 12/24/2015 7:00:00 AM 2800 BLOCK 175TH ST Suspect(s) takes property from victim’s residence while it is tented for fumigation/ purse Burglary-Auto 12/23/2015 2:40:00 PM 24400 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) breaks window for entry and takes property/tools, cooler Burglary-Auto 12/23/2015 9:00:00 AM 2300 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD Suspect(s) cuts convertible top of vehicle for entry, ransacks, and takes property/wallet, clothing, cash Burglary-Auto 12/23/2015 9:26:14 AM 3800 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD Suspect(s) breaks window for entry, ransacks and takes property/ stereo, toys, kitchen appliance See Police Reports, page 6 5 Simple Ways To Kick-Start A Financially Healthy 2016 (BPT) - You banked your holiday bonus and landed that raise you’ve been hoping for, but the post-holiday bills are coming. You may be wondering what more you can do to ensure you’re on the right track financially in 2016. Fortunately, you can do a lot right away to start the year off strong. • Reassess your budget; if you don’t have one, make one. A budget is an essential tool for planning how you will spend, save, invest and enjoy your money. It should be a guideline to how your money will work for you, but it’s not written in stone. Life changes, and outside influences mean you need to periodically examine and update your budget. Start by jotting down your financial goals for the year, then review your budget to see if it’s going to help you achieve those goals, or if you need to make adjustments. • Pay off holiday bills immediately, and if that’s not possible, then as quickly as you can. Each month you carry a balance on a credit card, interest rates increase the actual out-of-pocket cost of those holiday gifts you purchased. If possible, pay balances in full right away during the month of January. If that’s not possible, create a payment plan for yourself with the goal of paying off the total balance in as high an increment as you can afford, so you minimize the time you’re carrying a balance. • Maximize “found” money. Gift cards have been the most-requested holiday gift item for nine years running, according to the National Retail Federation, but not everyone uses all the cards they receive. In fact, a survey by Coinstar Exchange found 37 percent of people who received gift cards in 2014 still haven’t used all of them. If you have gift cards sitting around, they can be a great source of “found” money. Take your gift cards to a bright yellow Coinstar Exchange kiosk at your local grocery store and exchange them for instant cash. Put the extra money toward paying off holiday bills, boosting your emergency fund or for something you really want or need. Visit www. coinstar.com/coinstarexchangekioskfinder to find a Coinstar Exchange kiosk near you. • Review all your credit accounts. Even the most careful shopper can fall prey to crooks, who are particularly active and crafty during the holidays. Look over your credit card statements to ensure you authorized all the charges that appear on them. For an extra layer of safety, check your credit report; it can help you detect signs of identity theft or other fraud as quickly as possible. • Increase your savings. By now, you’ve reviewed your budget and cashed in your unused gift cards, so you’ve got some extra money in your pocket. Instead of spending it, use that money to increase your savings. It’s especially important to have an emergency fund equivalent to a few months of living expenses. Those savings can help protect your financial health against unforeseen circumstances like a big auto expense or home repair bill, or even job loss. While it’s always great to save more, setting aside even $10 a week can have a big impact on your financial future. Many financial goals require long-term planning, but others can be done quickly and easily. These simple, do-it-now steps can yield instant gratification, and help ensure you get a good financial start in 2016. • Finance “A budget is an essential tool for planning how you will spend, save, invest and enjoy your money.”
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