Message from Newport Beach PD Alerts
A residential burglary recently occurred in the Crystal Cove Community.
Shell Beach (25-7479)
Occurred between approximately: 1:30pm and 7:00pm on 11/15/2025
While the victims were away, unknown suspects accessed the backyard of the property and stacked patio furniture to climb to the second story balcony. From the balcony, the suspects shattered a sliding glass door leading to the primary bedroom. Inside, the suspects locked the interior door leading to the bedroom and ransacked nightstands, the closet and the bathroom. The suspects located a safe and pried it open. The suspects then fled the scene.
Loss: Handbags, jewelry.
Suspect Info: None available.
**If you see suspicious activity within your neighborhood (especially at a
home where you know your neighbors are on vacation, have gone out for the evening, or their home is for sale), please call the Newport Beach Police
Department immediately at 949-644-3717**
home where you know your neighbors are on vacation, have gone out for the evening, or their home is for sale), please call the Newport Beach Police
Department immediately at 949-644-3717**
Please review the Home Security Recommendations available here: https://www.nbpd.org/what-we-do/information/crime-prevention-and-safety
NBPD's Home Security Checklist is also available here: https://www.nbpd.org/home/showpublisheddocument/70287/637650463034770000
This checklist can be used to conduct a security assessment on your home to see what security measures you can take to protect your home and "harden the target".
Report all suspicious activity by calling the Newport Beach Police Department at 949-644-3717.