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Reminder to Borough Residents:

Locking your vehicle when parked is the single most effective way to deter theft of items inside! Thieves who steal from vehicles typically do so when they discover an easy opportunity. Police are on the lookout for those randomly attempting to open car doors in your neighborhood, and anyone seen going car to car and engaging in this type of behavior should be reported via 911 immediately! Following these easy steps is the most effective, safest way to avoid becoming a victim of theft from your car:

1. Do not leave valuables in your car overnight. Visible merchandise, expensive electronics, or currency left in plain view is irresistible to thieves.

2. Ensure anything of value that you DO leave in your car when parked is stored out of sight. Utilize your vehicle’s storage compartments to conceal items of perceived value from sight.

3. Lock your car when you park. In the vast majority of theft from a vehicle cases, the victim left their door unlocked when the car was parked and unattended. Modern vehicles are incredibly difficult to gain access to when they are locked, and breaking windows make noise which draws attention.

Thieves do not wish to draw attention to themselves, so when they encounter a locked vehicle door they will typically move on in search of an easier target. Don’t become a victim! Remember to store valuables inside, out of sight, and to keep your car locked at all times when left parked unattended.