Thefts from Motor Vehicles - Southern part of the Town of Poughkeepsie, always remove valuables & lock the doors. 
The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is investigating a recent pattern of thefts from parked motor vehicles. These thefts have occurred in residential areas, most recently during the overnight hours of Wednesday October 23rd.
The southern part of the Town has been affected, including Merrimac Road, Hampton Road, Monitor Road and Claudia Lane.
The common thread in all the crimes is that the vehicles were left unlocked. Vehicle owners are strongly advised to follow basic safety rules to discourage thefts, such as not leaving valuables in your vehicle and always locking your vehicle.
Persons should also keep a list of serial #’s or identifying marks of their valuables. Should the police recover any stolen property it will be easier to match it to recovered property.
Anyone who observes suspicious persons or vehicles should immediately call the Town of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-485-3666. Tips may also be left by calling the police department or submitting information at www.townpolice.net.
Address/Location
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department
19 Tucker Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 845-485-3666