Auto burglary prevention
March 17, 2009Follow this quick checklist to help prevent you from becoming a victim of auto burglary:
1) Place your valuable items out of sight “before” reaching your destination or leave them at home.
2) Lock all your doors and close your windows even if you plan to be gone for a short time.
3) Park your vehicle where others will easily and frequently see it.
4) Park in well-lit areas.
5) Activate your vehicle alarm if equipped.
Auto Burglary Prevention is the act of taking the criminals ability and/or opportunity to commit the crime. With a little time and diligence, you can make a difference in your vulnerability to Auto Burglary! It takes 20 seconds to secure your valuables in the vehicle. But if your valuables are left in plain sight it takes on average 30 seconds for the auto burglar to break in and steal them.
The above information was offered by Naples Police Officer Keith Mason, Coquina Sands’ community policing officer.
