HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT VEHICLE BURGLARIES AND THEFTS
- Never leave valuables in your vehicle in plain view,
- NEVER LEAVE YOUR GPS OR THE CRADLE IN PLAIN VIEW, this is the number one item thieves are taking,
- Use an anti-theft device, such as an alarm system or steering wheel locking device,
- Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a well-illuminated area,
- Permanently mark your property with your personal Identification (do not use your Social Security Number, we suggest your Driver License Identification Card No.),
- Always keep the serial number to your electronic equipment, such as your MP-3 player, Cellular Telephone and Lap Top Computer,
- Always be aware of your surroundings and of suspicious people loitering in the area,
- Lock your car doors, roll your windows all the way up and secure your belongings before you at your destination. (thieves are always watching),
- NEVER ASSUME THAT IT WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU
This public safety information is provided by the Los Angeles Police Department, Northeast Auto Detectives. If you have any information on auto related crimes or on suspects committing these crimes in your community, please call Northeast Detectives or Rampart Detectives.
If you see any type of crime in progress call 9-1-1
