The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has launched the “Lock It. Hide It. Keep It.” campaign aimed at informing our residents of the precautions they can take to prevent becoming victims of auto related property crimes. The message is simple: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be reaching out to local neighborhood associations and apartment complexes to spread the word. This campaign was originally launched by the Los Angeles Police Department in 2010, and has proven successful within law
enforcement jurisdictions across the country. In response to the initiative, Sheriff Curry said, “Our greatest resource in keeping our communities safe is the partnership we have with our citizens. It is my hope that this effort will remind our residents to be watchful and safeguard their valuables, which I suspect will have a negative impact on property crimes involving vehicles.” The Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage all residents to report suspicious behavior to their local
law enforcement agency. You may contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at phone number (205) 669-4181 or use the Sheriff’s Office website to report crime tips www.shelbyso.com. In the event of emergencies dial 911. Vehicle Burglary is Most Often a Crime of Opportunity Carelessness is often the cause of vehicle break-ins; however, you can minimize your chance of being a victim by eliminating or hardening the target or location. The crime triangle represents the factors that enable crime to occur. If one of the triangle's sides is broken by your action, or the police, the crime cannot occur. In most cases, if people remove visible valuables from their vehicles, lock their vehicles, and park in a secure and well-lit area, then crime will be prevented. What is a Vehicle Burglary? Vehicle Burglary is the theft of property (any value) from a locked vehicle. This is a felony. Theft of property from an unlocked vehicle, however, is generally a misdemeanor, unless the value of the stolen property is equal to or greater than $950. What Items are Most Commonly Stolen?
What Steps Can I Take to Prevent Being a Victim?Remember, an unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief.
Can Auto Burglary Lead to Residential Burglary?Garage door openers, house keys or vehicle registrations left in your car can lead to identity theft and residential burglary. Vehicle Registration Black out the address on the registration and photocopy it. Keep the copy, not the original, in your car. Do not Leave outgoing or incoming mail in your car, especially where visible. This has your name and address on it. Thieves target mail for identity theft and checks. Garage Door Opener Take it with you or, if that isn't possible, conceal it in your vehicle. Remember...YouHold the Key! You can help eliminate crime by remembering these important safety tips: DO
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