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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in putting a halt to a recent rash of car burglaries by reminding residents that vehicle burglary is most often a \u201ccrime of opportunity\u201d that can lead to expensive consequences if we aren\u2019t careful. To minimize the chances of becoming a victim, we must first take away the thief\u2019s opportunity by practicing the preventative safety tips listed below:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lock your vehicle. Half of all vehicles burglarized or stolen are left unlocked. This includes both day and night and in your own home driveway.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Do not leave valuables in plain view. This includes your wallet\/purse, cell phone, laptop, GPS system, shopping bags, cash, credit card, garage door opener, keys, tools, etc.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Park in well-lighted areas. Two things burglars don\u2019t like \u2013 lights and witnesses.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Do not leave personal identifying papers in car. This includes driver\u2019s license, social security card, motor vehicle registration, car title, credit card and bank statements as these items can be used by the burglar to commit identity theft. While vehicle registration papers must be presented when asked for by a law enforcement officer, you do not need to store the originals in your car. Instead, keep a copy in your wallet next to your driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Consider theft prevention devices such as an audible alarm.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes even our best crime prevention efforts aren\u2019t enough for a burglar bent on stealing someone else\u2019s property,\u201d said Sheriff Mike Scott. \u201cIf you find your vehicle has been burglarized it\u2019s important you report it immediately to your local law enforcement agency\u201d.<\/p>\n
What should you do if your car has been broken in to?<\/p>\n
\u2022 Call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 477-1000.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Do not touch anything or go inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If the suspect is still there, do not confront them. Instead, get as much information as possible such as their physical description, direction of travel, etc.<\/p>\n
For more information about this Safety and Security tip contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit at 258-3280.<\/p>\n
If you would like to report a fraud or scam contact the Fraud Line at 258-3292.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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