Car break-ins, burglaries plague communities
By Neil Ticktin Special to The Acorn
      While Westlake Village and surrounding communities are mostly free from the serious forms of crime, the area continues to be plagued with burglaries and car break-ins. Sheriff's deputies say the vehicle-related crimes could be cut in half if residents would stop leaving personal articles and items of value in plain view.
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Sheriff's Blotter
      Calabasas A thief stole a $1,500 mountain bike that was inside a van parked on Las Virgenes Road Aug. 8. Hidden Hills Someone stole two pairs of sunglasses with a combined value of $700 from the center console of a vehicle parked on Long Valley Road Sept. 21.
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