LAPD Hollenbeck Area Security Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway NA10321rb

What:    
Hollenbeck Area personnel will be giving away security steering wheel locks to residents who are registered owners of 1990s’ Honda Accords, Civics, Acura Integras and Toyota Camrys. 

When:   
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
10 a.m.
              
Where:  
Hollenbeck Community Police Station (Community Room)
2111 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033 

Who:
Los Angeles city Councilmember District 14, José Huizar (tentative)
LAPD Hollenbeck Area Commanding Officer Captain Anita Ortega
LAPD Hollenbeck Area Community Relations Sergeant Andrew Rea
LAPD Hollenbeck Area Auto Detective Victoria Mulde

Why:     
To educate residents in Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights and El Sereno about the most targeted vehicles stolen and broken into in that area.  The most popular models are 1990s’ models of the Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Acura Integra.
  
These vehicles are targeted for parts, as well as for transportation by thieves not interested in utilizing public transportation. Hollenbeck personnel will be handing out steering wheel security devices, while supplies last, to registered owners of these vehicles who live within the Hollenbeck Area. 

Contact:
For further information, contact LAPD Hollenbeck Community Relations Office at 323 342-4140 or LAPD Media Relations Section at 213 486-5910.