YPD warns of increase in vehicle burglaries
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)- Ring footage captured of a criminal breaking into the cars of a Yuma neighborhood Tuesday, led the Yuma Police Department (YPD) to warn that these burglaries are becoming common.
The Ring footage was captured of one of the suspects in the act of burglarizing a car that was parked in a driveway.
The home owner said he was in his garage drinking coffee, with the garage door cracked open, when he heard noises coming from the car parked outside. He originally thought it was his daughter getting something out of her car, but once the car alarm went off he realized something was off.
The car alarm caused the suspect to run away, where he jumped into a white car that took off. This incident is currently under investigation by YPD.
YPD reminds you not to leave your vehicle unlocked. Most importantly, YPD would like to remind the community of safety tips to keep you and your property safe.
Always lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of plain sight:
If you leave items in your front or back seat that appeals to a burglar, they will not think twice about entering your vehicle and taking what they want. If you leave your vehicle unlocked, you are making it easy for someone to take your belongings.
Never leave the keys in your vehicle:
No matter the weather, cold or hot, we tend to go out and start our cars so they are comfortable when we get in. If you have a remote start that is a good idea, but if you don’t, some tend to start their vehicle and run back inside. Unless you utilize that spare car key and lock your doors, please do not walk away from your running unlocked vehicle.
Always try to park in an area with good lighting:
Whether it’s in front of your residence or when you’re out shopping, always park in a well-lit area at night. If your street light is out, call and have it fixed. When out shopping, stay away from the darker edges of the parking lot.
YPD reiterates the message to the community to not make it easy for the thief to take your vehicle or belongings.
