ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL MEDIA RELEASE
27 January 2015
INCREASE IN ENTERING AUTOS
Many of you may have heard about the cars that were broken into at the Trans-metropolitan on Oglethorpe. Below is a some info from the ACC Police about thefts from autos.
Over the past several days, there has been an increase in the number of
reported entering autos in Athens-Clarke County. It does not appear that
any one area is being targeted as we have had reports from all over the
county. These have been mostly “smash and grab” thefts in the parking
lots of businesses. The thieves target vehicles where valuables (purses,
backpacks, cell phones, lap tops, etc.) have been left in plain sight.
Citizens are reminded to always place valuables out of sight (covered in
the back seat or in the trunk) or take them with you when you park your
vehicle. Always lock your vehicle. Make sure you have recorded the
make, model, and serial numbers of any electronics. This information
will help detectives identify and return any stolen property if it is
recovered. This should also apply wherever you park your vehicle. We
also remind citizens if they “See Something, Say Something.” Any
criminal activity or suspicious persons/vehicles should be reported
immediately by calling 911. Give the call taker as much information as
possible (description of any persons/vehicles involved, exact location,
direction of travel, etc.). With your help, we can continue to make our
community a safer place to live.
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