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Northern Downey residents push council for streetlights and patrols after series of break-ins and vandalism
Summary
Several residents from northern Downey urged the council to add street lighting, permit camera placement closer to streets, increase police patrols and consider photo-enforcement after repeated vehicle break-ins, vandalism, and a drive‑by shooting on Norlane Avenue.
Downey — Multiple residents from District 3 described an escalation of crime on Norlane Avenue and asked the City Council to prioritize lighting, surveillance, and police presence.
Valerie Esparza, a resident who identified several recent incidents on her block, said repeated vehicle break‑ins, slashed tires, graffiti and a past drive‑by shooting have left neighbors fearing for their safety. “We should be able to feel safe on our street and right now we aren’t,”…
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