Police Files

Suspect makes off with jewelry in Newport Hills burglary

A residential burglary occurred sometime between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Newport Hills Estates community on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the 1800 block of Port Seabourne Way.

While the victim was away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property and located an open window. The suspect removed the window screen and entered the home. Inside, the suspect ransacked the master bedroom and rummaged through drawers, closets and boxes in the office and a second bedroom.

The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Losses reported to the Newport Beach Police included jewelry.

A silver SUV was observed in the area during the timeframe the burglary occurred. No further details are available.

Suspect shatters second story window to gain access in Pelican Crest burglary

A residential burglary in the Pelican Crest community occurred on
Sail Vista between approximately August 17 and 9:15 a.m. on August 22.

While the victims were away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property and shattered a second story window to get inside the house. Inside, the suspect rummaged through drawers and cabinets in the second story bedrooms, bathrooms and closets before fleeing the scene.

No loss was reported and there was no suspect information available.