Full Notification

A majority of car break-ins and thefts are from unlocked cars. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway or inside your garage, lock your doors. Criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked, if it is they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target. However, if the door is locked, they are more likely to move on.

Store your electronics and accessories well out of sight, or just take them along with you.

If you see a break-in in progress, call 911 immediately. Provide the 911 dispatcher with as much information as possible, such as:

Location - Provide an address or block number
Description of the suspect - Provide as much information as you can, i.e. sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, color and length of facial hair, colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings.
Direction - If the suspect flees, give the direction of travel. If they flee on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model, and license plate number, if it is safe to do so.

If you have experienced a vehicle break-in, we urge you to report it.

Thank you,
Mariemont Police Department