One crime you can really help prevent is auto-burglary. Almost all auto-burglaries have one thing in common: something to steal. That is, something valuable left in the car, often in plain sight of a passing burglar. Many auto-burglaries are “crimes of opportunity”. These crimes can often be avoided if simple preventative steps are taken.<\/p>\n
It takes less than 30 seconds to break into a car, grab what is in plain view, check the usual hiding places for other items, and get away. How long would it take you to secure your valuables out of sight? Even less time. Auto-burglary prevention, like all crime prevention, involves limiting the criminal’s ability and\/or opportunity to commit the crime.<\/p>\n
With very little time and effort, you can make a huge difference in your vulnerability to auto-burglary.\u00a0Here are some\u00a0simple but important steps to avoid being a victim of auto burglary. Be sure to watch the video and listen to the audio for real life examples at the end of the list.<\/p>\n
What do you do if something is stolen out of your car? As soon as you notice something’s stolen (or that your car has been broken into) do not touch\/adjust anything in, on, or around the car. As soon as possible, call the police department having jurisdiction for the location the car is parked at to report the incident.<\/p>\n
Report suspicious activity. Don’t hesitate to call\u00a0the police\u00a0to report ANY suspicious activities, persons or vehicles.\u00a0Police officers cannot be everywhere, and they count on good people to be\u00a0their “eyes and ears” and report suspicious activities as they are occurring. Do your part by taking preventive action and spreading the word. You can make a difference.<\/p>\n
“Suspicious Activity” would include:<\/p>\n