It seems simple, but most vehicular burglaries still happen to UNLOCKED cars. This is true for Darien and communities throughout the United States. These burglaries are often crimes of opportunity where many suspects have only advanced to burglarize a vehicle if they’ve found it unlocked.
This video was provided by the Village of Winnetka in 2017. IT IS A MUST-WATCH.
There are similar videos that have been provided over many years but UNLOCKED VEHICLES REMAIN A PROBLEM.
Remember, you can protect your valuables (phone, laptop, tablet, wallet, purse, etc.) from theft by following these simple precautions:
- Always lock your vehicle's doors and remove valuables or at least keep them out of sight.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is unlocked.
- If you have a garage, use it and lock the door.
- Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area.
- Use tire and/or wheel locks.
- If you must leave valuable objects or packages in your vehicle, lock them in the trunk.
- Park in well lit areas when possible.
- Avoid parking near large vehicles and bushes as they provide cover for thieves.
- Call 911 if you see somebody looking into windows, pulling door handles or checking for alarms by bumping windows or bumpers.