As the weather warms up, more people will be enjoying outdoor activities and criminals are looking for objects in plain sight to steal, according to a Facebook post from the Crescenta Valley Sherriff’s Station.
Here are some of their tips to keep thieves from striking:
- Never hide your keys on or around your vehicle.
- Always lock your vehicle.
- Leave all valuables that you cannot take with you at home.
- Do not leave bags, purses, backpacks, etc. visible. What is inside may not be of value, but the criminals will not know that until the damage is done.
- Do not try to hide belongings in the trunk at the parking lot of your destination. The criminals may see this and target your vehicle.
- If you see suspicious activity, especially in the hiking trailheads, call the nonemergency line, (818) 248-3464, and report it.
First published in the May 18 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
