Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts on the Rise

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There has been a significant uptick in the number of car burglaries and stolen cars in the North Oak Cliff area. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Car Burglaries
The most important thing you can do to reduce the chance of a car burglary is to

    remove all visible items, especially anything of value

, from your car. Car burglars do quick looks inside cars to see if they can spot anything of value. In general, car burglars tend to look in center consoles, glove compartments, and under the driver’s seat. They can be in and out of a car in under one minute.

Car Thefts
Here are a few tips to help reduce the risk of a car theft:
To reduce the number of thefts,

    always lock your car doors and park your car in your garage

or

    well-lit driveway

. Some vehicle owners will place a GPS tracker (such as a Tile or Air Tag) in cars that are not equipped with a tracker.