I collected discarded mail stolen from 6767 Whitley Terrace and 6767 Wedgewood Pl this morning. It was strewn across MIlner just east of Watsonia. I delivered it to the addresses, but if they are your mailboxes, you might look into securing them, if possible.
Iris Circle has been dark for two months. Odin tunnel recessed lights are out as well. On July 3rd, most of Whitley Heights experienced dark streets. However, dog-walkers won't need a flashlight to see where they're going on Wedgewood Place. Street lights remain bright from dusk till dawn. In January WHCA installed five solar lights along the sound wall with LACPF grant money.
LAPD SLO Heather Mata notes that Whitley Heights and the Dell have been getting hit hard. Detectives are following multiple leads. She is encouraging residents to file 311 Service Requests for all streets lights affected by this copper wire theft and flag those requests to:
CD4 Field Deputy J Anderson jonathan.anderson@lacity.org
and Officer Mata 40988@lapd.online
Stay proactive. WHCA suggests that neighbors might want to consider buying solar lights as a temporary security measure. Bell & Howell Bionic Spotlight is one recommended brand. They are small, simple toā¦
Motion activated solar light attached to homeowner's cypress tree at 6654 Whitley Terrace. Be sure to aim spotligt away from the street to avoid startling drivers. Black mesh was placed over light to soften brightness. Flood lights may be better option.
Before After
Sorry for the lack of def on the camera!
On Monday at 8:00 am residents encountered a troubled man wearing only green pants. He displayed unusual behavior that only escalated. Neighbors felt unsafe.
911 calls brought the police four times to Whitley Terrace, Grace Avenue, and Emmet Terrace during the course of 12 hours. The officers were patient and spent hours of their valuable time talking with him.
Post Patrol, ACS Patrol, LAFD, and CIRCLE tried to get the man to agree to accept help. He resisted. By 8 pm the streets were quiet and peaceful again. No man. All agencies were gone.
Here is Senior Lead Officer Heather Mata's update:
"It looks like the man was placed in handcuffs to evaluate for a possible 51.50 hold. Officers and LAFD determined that he did not meet the criteria and was then released. They had no reports of any other crime.
You all did the right thing by calling 911.ā¦
Thanks for all this information. So glad to hear all the forces worked togther to deal with the situation.
Wow, Terrell, good advice. Thank you!