Burglary & Theft is on the rising!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER BY HPD

In the past month, Eastside has seen a dramatic increase in Auto Thefts and Burglary of Motor Vehicles and, in most instances, all the vehicles were left unlocked.  Please take an active role in reducing the crime in our city by securing any property in your vehicle where thieves cannot see it, taking your keys with you, and locking your car doors.  By practicing the following crime tips you can help reduce the chances that you will become the victim of a burglary of a motor vehicle.

BE AWARE of your surroundings at ALL times.

PARK ONLY  in well-lighted areas and in high traffic areas of a parking lot.

REMOVE all interior valuables/packages from plain view (preferably prior to reaching your destination). Lock these items in the trunk.  These items often encourage theft.

DO NOT leave any articles of value in your car unattended, especially overnight (cell phones, laptops, money, wallet, purse).

LOCK  all doors and rollup all windows.  Whether you leave your vehicle for a minute or several hours, secure your belongings, lock your car and take your keys.

PARK your vehicle in your garage when at home.

IF YOU NOTICE anyone acting suspicious or hanging around parking lot, return to the business and notify the

management or call the police at 713-884-3131, or emergency 9-1-1.

I’m pleased to report that several arrests have been made in these incidents and the suspect (s) were interviewed.

However, we want to relay to our Eastside residents, that most suspects advised they simply opened the door and helped themselves to the owner (s) vehicle/property.  If you take away the oppurtunity, you reduce the chance of being a victim.  For more information visit:  www.houstonpolice.org

Thanks for working hard in your community!

Sgt. A. L. Cruz

Community Services/DRT

Eastside Division