Garage Burglary ALERT!

Due to an increase of garage burglaries and thefts, Saint Paul police are asking all residents to keep all doors and windows to garages LOCKED at all times.

Report any activity that is unusual or suspicious in your neighborhood by calling 9-1-1 at any time, day or night, to report a possible crime in progress.

Please provide a description of person(s) and vehicle make, model, color and license plate numbers.

Consider the following suggestions:

• Install deadbolts and fortify door frames on all service doors to garages.
• Install a layer of plexiglass or metal mesh over glass windows, especially door windows.
• Install motion detector lights on all sides of garage with windows.
• Take everything out of your vehicle in the garage.
• Lock your vehicle when parked in your garage.
• Record all model and serial numbers of possessions.
• Change the code of the garage door opener, if possible.
• Lock overhead doors from inside and exit service door.
• Call our Community Services Unit to request a free home premise survey at 651-266-5485.

If you park outside, remember that according to city ordinance, Section 157.07, it is against the law to leave your vehicle running unattended to "warm up". Vehicles must be turned off, ignition locked, and keys removed when unattended. The best theft deterrent option to consider using is a remote car starter. The engine will stall if someone tries to take the vehicle without using a key...