Authorities are urging you to lock your car.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says thieves have broken into seven vehicles in local subdivisions during overnight hours since November 1st.
A news release from the sheriff’s office says thieves usually bypass locked cars, because defeating a lock takes time and breaking a window makes noise.
Authorities say never leave unsecured firearms, medication, credit cards, or money in an unoccupied vehicle.
If you must leave valuables, secure them in a locked glove box or the trunk.
And always park in a well-lit area.
Many people don’t report such thefts, but the sheriff’s office urges all victims to report the crimes.
Deputies say don’t touch anything on, inside, or outside your car if it’s been broken into. Instead, call 9-1-1 and allow officers to recover the evidence.
Anyone with information on the recent break-ins is urged to call the sheriff’s office or go to the sheriff’s website, vanderburghsheriff.com.
