Randolph County News

From February 1, 2023 post.

There have been multiple vehicle thefts recently in different areas of Randolph County and municipalities. A majority of the vehicles that were targeted had been left unlocked.

Citizens are urged to help the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and area Police Departments deter these types of crimes by following these tips:

*Remember to remove any valuables from your vehicles and lock the doors to deter theft. 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. Even small amounts of cash or change can be an enticement to thieves.

*Lock your doors every time you leave your vehicle and take your keys!! A vast majority of vehicles that are burglarized have been vehicles that were unlocked and those that were stolen had the keys in them. Do not leave a spare key inside the vehicle.

*Do not leave your car running unattended even for a minute; criminals are opportunists who love an easy job.

*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. If you hear an alarm, check it out immediately.

*Do not park your vehicle in an isolated area or an area where others cannot see your vehicle from the street. Park in well-lit area if possible; turn on the lights around your drive way or parking area.

*If you park in your garage, make sure you lock your garage door. If you are gone for a while, do not leave your garage door opener inside your vehicle, that gives them access not only to your vehicle but also probably to the entire residence.

*Dial 911 when you see anyone or anything suspicious in the area. Deputies will gladly respond to suspicious condition calls. It is always better to be safe rather than sorry.

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