Car Burglary
Car burglary is when an unauthorized or unknown person(s) unlawfully enters a car to steal property from inside the vehicle. Theft is most often a crime of opportunity and by eliminating that opportunity you are less likely to become a victim of crime.
Items commonly stolen from cars include cash, computers, cell phones, wallets/purses, paperwork, and garage door openers. Special interest must be given to garage door openers; once a criminal has your garage door opener and information that has your address the criminal now has access to your house.
PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
- Lock your vehicle when you are not in it.
- Roll up your windows when you leave your car.
- Park in well it areas.
- Do not leave valuables where they can be seen.
- If you place items in your trunk do so away from where you will eventually park.
- Be aware of suspicious activity around vehicles.
- Never leave your car unattended with the engine running.
- Never place hidden keys in/on your vehicle.
- If you have a garage, park your vehicle inside.
- Consider installing a car alarm.
- Install locking lug nuts to prevent custom wheels from being stolen.
- Report suspicious activity.
- Do not confront someone you suspect of criminal activity.
