Boston Police: E-5 West Roxbury
CAR BREAK INS
The Area E Community Service Office would like to advise the residents of West Roxbury and Roslindale to lock car doors and use alarm systems EACH and EVERY TIME you exit your car. Beginning Thursday April 24th 2008, 20 car break ins have been reported to the area E-5 Police Station. Of these 20, only 2 victims stated that their car doors were actually locked. Reported stolen from these vehicles were:
- loose change in cup holders
- cell phones/cell phone chargers
- cameras
- gym bags
- sunglasses
- wallets
- portable DVD players
- portable GPS systems
Leaving these valuable items in open view in an unlocked (or even a locked) car is very inviting to car thieves. These individuals are looking for items of value, and leaving them out in the open is almost like sending them an invitation.
Reducing your chances of becoming a victim of car theft is as simple as remembering to lock your doors and take valuables out of your car. Although it sounds simple it is very effective. Car thieves know what they are doing, and they are looking to do it in a quick and unnoticeable fashion; if they do not see anything that might be of interest to them in your car and they think there is an alarm on they will move on to a car that has what they are looking for---simple as that!
As of today, Wednesday April 30, 2008, a suspect has been apprehended and has been linked to several of the reported incidences. If you have any information regarding any recent car break ins please contact the Area E-5 Detectives at 617.343.4566. If you have any questions please contact the Community Service Officers at 617.343.4564.
***BELOW IS A CAR SAFETY FLYER THAT HAS HELPFUL TIPS FOR***
REDUCING THE PROBABILITY OF THEFT TO YOUR CAR
Boston Police
Area E-5
Community Service Office
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CAR SAFETY:
Please spread the word! Due to the sudden increase in the theft of certain items from motor vehicles along with all other electronics (cell phones, laptops, etc.) The Boston Police Department strongly recommends the following:
1) Remove the ENTIRE GPS unit each time you leave your motor vehicle. This includes the window or dashboard mounting plate, along with the 12 volt plug-in adapter. We also recommend removing the suction cup mount and wiping off the impression marks left from the cup on the windshield.
2) NEVER place a GPS unit in the glove box or trunk for storage. Carry them back & forth from your home or office for total security. We recommend purchasing a small inexpensive camera bag, which allows you to store and transport them perfectly and without causing damage.
3) ANY and ALL items of value should be removed from plain view. This includes loose change and items of ANY value which can cause a thief to forcibly enter your car in search of better items including all of the above.
4) ALL electronic devices such as cell phones and GPS systems include a serial/ESN number. COPY those numbers and KEEP them in a separate place in the event of theft.
5) Report thefts as soon as possible to the police. Please bring as much info as you have on your visit to the police station when reporting a theft.
6) Lock and park your motor vehicle in a well lit area if possible WHETHER OR NOT any valuables are left in the car.
7) Please visit www.trace.com to register your valuables in a database along with visiting the Boston Police Department’s Crime Watch Unit at: www.BostonCrimeWatch.com for further tips.
8) Please call 911 when you need police services or 800.494.TIPS to report crime anonymously or text "Tip" to CRIME (27463).
For any comments, questions, or concerns please contact any of the Community Service Officers at the local Area E-5 Police Station at: 617.343.4564
Date: 9:41:16 AM 05/1/2008 EDT
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