We are reminding Residents & Shoppers to be aware of the items left inside of their vehicle.
Theft From Auto Prevention Tips
· Theft from vehicles is one of the most easily prevented crimes.
· It takes only a few seconds for a thief to smash your window and grab whatever is visible.
· Do not leave valuables in plain view in your car, no matter where you park.
· GPS units, Laptops and Ipod’s are the items stolen most frequently.
· If possible, take all valuables with you or place them in your trunk when leaving vehicle.
· Lock your car and park in a well-lit area.
· Report any suspicious activity that you see in parking lots or in your neighborhood._
Theft From Auto Prevention Tips
· Theft from vehicles is one of the most easily prevented crimes.
· It takes only a few seconds for a thief to smash your window and grab whatever is visible.
· Do not leave valuables in plain view in your car, no matter where you park.
· GPS units, Laptops and Ipod’s are the items stolen most frequently.
· If possible, take all valuables with you or place them in your trunk when leaving vehicle.
· Lock your car and park in a well-lit area.
· Report any suspicious activity that you see in parking lots or in your neighborhood._
Theft From Auto Locations
Most victims of theft from vehicles are visitors to the City of Philadelphia. If you know anyone visiting or happen to see a potential victim, be a good citizen and give them a warning. The thieves target out of state vehicles, because they know that if they get caught, the victim is unlikely to return to Philadelphia for a Court hearing.
The area around the following locations are high theft from vehicle zones. Extreme caution should be used when parking in these areas:
The Philadelphia Art Museum, Boat House Row, 2200 to 2900 Pennsylvania Avenue, The Franklin Institute, Rodin Museum, Academy of Natural Sciences, 2000 to 3000 Chestnut Street,20th to 23rd Arch Street to Winter Street Lemon Hill Area in Fairmount Park, any and all parking garages in the Center City area.
The area around the following locations are high theft from vehicle zones. Extreme caution should be used when parking in these areas:
The Philadelphia Art Museum, Boat House Row, 2200 to 2900 Pennsylvania Avenue, The Franklin Institute, Rodin Museum, Academy of Natural Sciences, 2000 to 3000 Chestnut Street,20th to 23rd Arch Street to Winter Street Lemon Hill Area in Fairmount Park, any and all parking garages in the Center City area.
