"According to the Los Angeles Police Department, nine home burglaries were reported in Highland Park this month.Nine burglaries were reported in Los Angeles' Highland Park are this month.Officers said that while criminals sometimes force their way in, lately they have often been relying on some type of scam or pretext to get residents to open doors. Call the LAPD for their free information sheet which includes many hints to avoid becoming a victim. Also, consider adding a burglary safe to your home for valuables and extra cash on hand. Otherwise, you could wind up being a victim as well!"