DPD advises public following weekend vehicle break-ins

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 WAW Admin Alabama, crime, Demopolis, Demopolis Police Department, DPD

Demopolis Public Safety Director Tommie Reese said the Police Department responded to a rash of car break-ins over the weekend. All the vehicles were unlocked. He said the last rash of vehicle break-ins like this happened in 2014 and reminds citizens to keep car doors locked.

“Lock your vehicle doors whether at home parked in your driveway, parked on the streets or in a shopping center,” he said. “Most of the time, the best theft deterrent is just locking the door. If a criminal has to break the glass, chances are they will make noise and attract attention.”

He added that criminals look for easy prey, and when the find an unlocked vehicle, it doesn’t get much easier.

“The person didn’t force themselves into the vehicles since they weren’t locked, so there’s not much to go on as far as evidence, but we’re continuing to investigate,” Reese said. “The suspect more than likely checked more vehicles than were broken into, but moved on when finding locked vehicles.”

Citizens are asked to report any suspicious activity to Demopolis Police Department by calling (334) 289-3072.

DPD also offers the following tips to keep your vehicle safe: