Full Notification

Since October 25, 2015, the Sausalito Police Department has taken 20 reports of crimes such as stolen vehicles, auto burglaries, and thefts from vehicles. These incidents have occurred at various locations throughout the City of Sausalito. The thefts are occurring at night and during the early morning hours. The suspects are targeting unlocked and locked vehicles with property that is visible from outside of the vehicle. The suspects are ransacking the vehicles and steal those items of value that can be removed quickly.

These types of crimes are often crimes of opportunity and can be drastically reduced by community members practicing simple crime prevention methods such as:

• Take all valuables out of vehicles.
• Close/Lock your vehicles doors.
• Roll up your vehicles windows.

The Sausalito Police Department is asking for the community’s help in solving or preventing similar crimes. Please report any suspicious incidents, persons, or vehicles that you see in your neighborhoods.

If anyone in the community notices anything that looks to be suspicious, they are encouraged to call the police department at 289-4170, or dial 911 for emergencies and crimes in progress.