City of Plainview issued the following announcement.
- Don’t leave valuables in your car. If so, store them well out of sight –
- Store all shopping bags in the trunk (don’t walk away from the vehicle after doing this)
- Unload your shopping and valuables as soon as you get home
- Lock the “in car” trunk-opening facility whenever you leave your vehicle
- If your stereo/CD-player has a removable faceplate, make sure you remove it every time
- Always park in busy, well-lit areas whenever possible
- Lock “ALL” doors and windows even if you’re only away for a brief moment
- If you have a vehicle alarm and/or anti-theft devices make sure you use them
- Note that tinted windows do not prevent vehicle burglaries (hide your valuables)
- Consider installing a video surveillance system and signs warning potential criminals that your property is under surveillance
- When parked overnight, try to park in a well-lit area. Remove valuables from your vehicle and lock your doors, lock your doors, lock your doors.
Original source can be found here.
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