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Boston Police: E-5 West Roxbury

MOTOR VEHICLE BREAKING AND ENTERING

At approximately 2:10 AM on 11/12/09 Area E5 officers responded to a radio call on Sanborn Ave. in West Roxbury for 2-3 males walking on opposite sides of the street, trying to enter cars. On arrival, officers observed a number of motor vehicles on Sanborn Ave that had ajar doors, with their dome lights on. In several motor vehicles the glove compartments were opened and personal affects were strewn about. Officers observed no damages to any of the motor vehicle's door locks or windows.  Officers searched the area and were able to locate the described suspects.  After questioning and pat/frisk officers were able to determine that the individuals were in fact the suspects in the above crime.  The individuals were places under arrest and transported to Area E5 for booking.

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:

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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)  ALWAYS 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

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Date: 3:12:18 PM 11/12/2009 EST