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Sheriff’s office warns of spike in break-ins
Published October 5, 2008
WALTON COUNTY — Last weekend, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office had reports of 15 different incidents of car break-ins and thefts.
The incidents were concentrated in neighborhoods off Tom Brewer and Bold Springs roads but were crimes that officials said could have been prevented.
According to WCSO investigators, every one of the incidents had no broken windows reported but rather was the consequence of someone leaving the keys in the car or leaving their car door unlocked with valuables inside.
“We want residents to look after your neighbor and for everybody to try and keep an eye on all of your valuables,” Sheriff Joe Chapman said. “Today’s economy is making it very profitable out there for thieves. We’re trying to get everyone out there to help by making it hard for criminals to make you a victim.”
Officials are attributing the rise to the dire straits of the economy and rising gas prices as a few incidents included reports or siphoning gas from cars.
Today’s life for many offers a life of luxury with all of the gadgets and electronics often used in cars today. It also offers plenty of bounty for potential thieves.
The WCSO offers the following tips to residents to help make it harder for thieves:
•Lock your car doors even if the car is in your driveway.
•Do not leave cell phones, CDs, electronics including GPS devices, guns, pocketbooks, etc., in your car in plain view. Place items of value in your car’s trunk.
•If you have a garage, make sure the garage door is closed. If you have a garage door opener and leave your car parked outside, remove the door opener because if a thief has access to your garage, they can gain access easier to your home.
•Lock all exterior house doors and windows.
•If you have a security alarm, use it, even while you are at home and sleeping.
•Call the WCSO if you see or hear anything unusual or suspicious. Don’t be afraid to report anything suspicious to the WCSO and take down license plates. Call the WCSO non-emergency number 770-267-6557 or call 9-1-1.
The WCSO also offers tips on its Web site as well as a way to submit information anonymously that will be sent directly to an investigator.
Visit www.waltoncountyga.org and click on the banner at the top of the page.
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