(Feb. 11, 2020) — Local troopers have noticed over the last few weeks, there has been a spike in both car thefts and people entering unlocked cars and stealing items during the overnight hours. Reminder: please ensure you remove any valuables from your vehicles, lock your cars, and NEVER leave your keys/fobs in your vehicles.
They are working on identifying the individuals responsible, but simply locking car doors and removing keys will undoubtedly result in a drastic decrease of these types of incidents.
Tips:
- Always keep your vehicles locked no matter where you live and try to keep them in well-lit areas.
- Do not leave firearms in your vehicle.
- Set car alarms.
- Do not hide keys or key fobs in your vehicle.
- Consider installing or activating your vehicle GPS tracking units, i.e., On-Star.
- Do not leave your car running unattended even if it is for a few minutes.
