LAPD warning re theft of SUV 3rd row seats

Please be aware, 3rd row seating of SUV's are being targeted by thieves in our area.

They're not stealing the entire SUV.

Instead, police say they are after what's inside.

SUV's such as, Chevy Tahoe's, Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades are being targeted for their 3rd row seats.

The area of concentration where the rear bench bandits have been targeting includes West Los Angeles, LAX area, Westchester and Marina del Rey.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Police-Warn-of-SUV-Rear-Bench-Bandits.html

Gray-Striped Cat Found

A pretty, gray-striped cat, with white paws and bib, has been in the 3500 block of Bentley Avenue for the past two days. We can't tell it's gender but it is very friendly.

It appears to be healthy, well-fed and desperately seeking its home. Please contact Barbara at (310) 559-5776 if you know of its home.

The Census 2010 has begun!

Census Bureau employees are canvassing our neighborhood to update the address database.

One way to recognize them is by their black US Census Bureau Bag and ID. They may stop and ask apartment residents and/or homeowners to confirm their address and/or to advise them of any changes to the living quarters on the property – for example; a guesthouse was added since the last Census (10 years ago). Please be forthcoming with responses. Census employees are legally bound NOT to tell anyone but the Census Bureau of these changes. Census employees are bound by law to maintain confidentiality.

Please help the community by getting an accurate count. When the Census Bureau employee knocks on your door over the next few weeks they will be updating the address database only. Later this year, the new and improved 10 question 2010 Census form will be mailed out to you. Please fill it out and return it, because YOU COUNT!

Contact Los Angeles

U.S. Census Bureau
Los Angeles Regional Office
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 400
Van Nuys, CA 91406-4224
Phone: 818-267-1700
Fax: 818-267-1711
TDD: 818-904- 6429
E-mail: la.regional.office@census.gov

Partnership and Data Services
Phone: 818-267-1725 or 1-888-806-6389
Fax: 818-267-17154
E-mail: laro.isp-partnership@census.gov

Recruitment
Phone: 1-800- 992-3529

Surveys
Phone: 1-800-992-3530

Calico Cat Found

UPDATE: THE OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED!

A Calico cat, female I believe, has taken up residence in our backyard for the past 5 days. This is probably the 4th occasion that this cat has done this over the past year I'd say. But this is the longest that she has been around which causes me concern that it may be lost or homeless now. On one occasion it had a pink collar and a name of Cleo on it. Didn't take down the phone number as we thought she was just passing through again. It no longer bears the collar but does bear a distinctive scar across it's nose now from some encounter. I live on Midvale Ave. between National and Queensland. I can be contacted by email atladave@ucla.edu or by phone at 310-936-7261.

Lost Boy in Westside Village

UPDATE: Lost Boy has been re-united with his Mother!

Police found a lost boy in his pajamas in Westside Village this morning. The boy appears to be 8 yrs old, of middle eastern decent, and mentally impaired.

If anyone thinks they may know where this boy lives (perhaps in one of the apartment buildings) please contact the

LAPD Pacific Division at 310-482-6334.

Injured Dog found in Westside Village

This beautiful but anonymous dog was found injured at the front of a resident's house, with a broken front leg and other possible injuries perhaps due to being hit by a car.

Thanks to compassionate action by our neighbors, it's being looked after by Officer Redfield at WLA shelter for a few days until they find the owner.

Please distribute the pics to help find the owner, in case it's not electronically tagged.