Police at 53 Division are reporting a 112 percent increase in the theft of vehicles in the division so far this year. The division includes all neighborhoods in South Bayview. No details are given of where or by what means such thefts have been occurrring but the police ask people to do simple things like lock the car and if possible put it in a locked garage.
Parking Your Vehicle:
– turn ignition off and take the keys with you
– do not leave your vehicle running
– park in a well-lit attended area, if possible
– close and lock all doors and windows
– turn your wheels to the side to make it harder to towAt Home:
– if you have a garage, use it and lock it
– install a motion sensor light to illuminate your vehicles and garage area
– if you have a front-wheel drive vehicle park front end first. Back in rear-wheel drive vehicles
– always set the emergency brake
– do not leave the ownership or insurance cards in the vehicle when unattended
– set your vehicle alarmRemove Valuables:
– never leave anything on display when you leave your vehicle i.e. loose change, cigarettes, cigarette lighters, sunglasses, CDs, cellphones, laptops, cameras, clothing
