Long Beach Issues Advisory Following Illegal Entries Into Downtown Buildings

Published on December 30, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif.—The city of Long Beach issued a safety advisory Dec. 29 in response to a series of incidents involving suspects accessing security boxes containing keys and making unlawful entries into buildings in the downtown area. The security boxes, called KnoxBoxes, are located throughout the city and contain keys to specific properties that allow for rapid access for fire and law enforcement personnel during emergencies. “While there are no reports of access to personal residences … it is essential that the community is informed of the potential for unauthorized access to these KnoxBoxes and are educated about ways to prevent future instances from occurring,” a city statement said....

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