Minimize your opportunity to become a victim of theft related crimes. 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. Car alarms are a deterrent. Yes, they are loud and annoying, but next time this happens, take notice that there are no car thieves around that noisy car. Don’t park your vehicle in an isolated area or an area where others cannot see your vehicle from the street. If you park in your garage, make sure you lock your garage door. Call the NLCRPD when you hear or see anything suspicious in the area. It is always better to be safe rather than sorry. Dial 911.