Safety Alert - Car Break ins

During the evening hours of 06/12/17, DPD had three reports of vehicles being broken into along the Broadway corridor. All three of the vehicles had valuables (Purses / Wallets / Backpacks) sitting out on the seat, or in plain view. Please remember to REMOVE or SECURE your valuables before going out. Below are some easy prevention tips to help prevent these thefts.
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* Always lock your car. Thieves simply go from car to car checking for unlocked doors as easy targets.
* Remove valuables from your vehicle: wallet/purse, backpacks, cell phones, GPS devices, IPods, other electronics, cash/change from your ash trays. If you cannot remove the items, lock them in your trunk. While at home, also remove your garage door opener.
* Never hide extra keys inside your vehicle. Spare keys and valet keys inside your car make it easy for thieves to drive away.
* Roll-up your windows. Even the smallest openings are an invitation for theft.
* Park in areas that are well lit and highly visible. This includes when you are parked in your driveway or in front of your home.
* Do not “warm-up” your car, unless you are in it.
* Consider installing an alarm.