Increase in Larcenies from Vehicles |
July 20, 2017 | |
The Sheriff's Office has recently noticed an increase in larcenies from vehicles throughout the county. Many times these types of thefts are crimes of convenience where the individual or individuals stealing items from the vehicles will travel through a neighborhood looking for unlocked vehicles. Other times these thefts occur during daylight hours in retail parking lots. Once the unlocked vehicle is located the criminal will steal any item of value that is easily obtainable. While unlocked vehicles are the primary target, those determined to steal will look into a locked car if they see items such as cash, GPS devices, computers or cell phones and break into the car and steal the items. Here are a few measures you can take to help reduce this type of crime. 1. Be sure to lock your car at all times. |
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