A review of the Lancaster County Crimewatch page entries reflects a notable number of narratives depicting crimes related to the theft of items from vehicles and a rash of recent auto thefts. There is no better predictor of crime than current statistics and localized trends. Simply stated - if it occurring nearby, it may be coming to your neighborhood soon. The best way for law enforcement to reduce the commission of crime is to reduce the opportunity for crime. As an active measure to prevent crime the NLCRPD is providing the following reminders.

Lock your doors every time you leave your vehicle. A vast majority of vehicles that are unlawfully entered and subject to acts of theft have been vehicles that were unlocked. Lock your car doors. Do not leave your car running unattended even for a minute; criminals are opportunists who love an easy job. Do not leave valuable or even cheap items in plain sight, offenders often look into vehicles to see if it is worth breaking into, what you think is worthless they may see as some value to them. If you park in your garage, make sure you lock your garage door. If you are gone for a while do not leave your garage door opener inside your vehicle, that gives them access not only to your vehicle but also probably to the entire residence. Call the NLCRPD when you see anyone suspicious in the area. It is always better to be safe rather than sorry. Dial 911.