Please be aware that there have been numerous reports of theft from vehicles at 3 or more gas stations in the District 1 area where people have had wallets, purses, credit cards, cash, etc. stolen from their cars while pumping their gas. Yes, they were right there at the gas pump attending their vehicle when someone opened a door on the other side of the car and took the items. None of the victims ever saw or realized what had happened until they got into their car, and sometimes not even until they got home. Moral of the story: always lock your vehicle, even when you are pumping gas, be aware of what is happening around you, and when exiting the car be sure to put your wallet/purse in a safe place.
Police are aware of this situation and I have requested that an officer speak with the owners of the gas stations to ask that their security cameras be positioned to record what is happening at the pumps.
In the past 2-3 weeks there have been burglaries of garages where snowblowers and other things have been taken. Please take care to keep your garage as well as your home locked, and when you are working in your garage, or removing snow on your property, be sure you keep the overhead garage doors closed so people cannot see what you have to offer from your garage.
Remember as recycling day approaches to break down boxes and bundle them so the writing on the boxes is not visible, especially for those electronic Christmas gifts. These show what you have in your home. Thieves watch for this to see what is available on your property.
Submitted by Pam McCreary, D1 Crime Prevention Specialist
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