Public Awareness Will Help Prevent Vehicle Break-ins

Especially During the Christmas Shopping Season

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that typically kicks off the Christmas Shopping season, is just around the corner and the following tips can help make you and your family safer during the holidays and throughout the year. 

• As a precaution, always check inside your vehicle before getting in it and be watchful that you are not being followed going from the store or ATM machine back to your vehicle.
• When shopping be sure you park in a secure and well-lit area and always lock your vehicle.
• Keep packages and other valuables in your vehicle out of sight. Lock packages, gifts, and other valuables in the trunk.
• Travel and shop with companions when possible during the daytime as well as at night there is safety in numbers.
  
  Lincoln County has been hit by a number of vehicle break-ins in 2008 and many of the illegal entries were to unlocked vehicles. Here are some more rules to follow throughout the year.
• Don’t leave your car running and unoccupied when shopping or in your driveway.
• Install anti-theft devices such as a locking device for your steering wheel or an ignition cut off device. A car alarm is a deterrent and will detect an attempt to break into your vehicle
• Keep your registration in a secure location in the car. Keep your title at home or in a safe deposit box.
• While driving remember to keep your doors locked at all times and never pick up hitchhikers.
• And most of all never leave personal identification in your vehicle.

  Follow these rules and you will not be the likely target of criminals during the holiday season or all year long.

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