He said that in each case, there also had been numerous reports of motor vehicles being entered and/or burglarized in surrounding neighborhoods.
“These burglaries can be presumed to be attempts at stealing these vehicles; however, the perpetrators will also help themselves to any valuables found within them if ignition keys cannot be located,” Prezioso said.
“For those questioning whether this activity is limited to specific areas of Westport, the data has shown that this is clearly a town wide issue,” he said.
He said that the Westport Police Department, as it has many times in the past, “is imploring our residents to lock up their homes and vehicles at all times.”
“The easiest and most effective way to reverse this negative trend is to take these simple preventive measures,” Prezioso said.
“Do not ever leave the ignition keys inside the vehicle when it is otherwise unoccupied, especially in circumstances where it will be left unsupervised for extended periods of time. Do not make a habit of leaving valuables in the vehicle such as wallets or electronics, especially not in plain view or in unsecured areas where they are otherwise easily accessible.”
“Again, those seeking to perpetrate these crimes will not cease this behavior as long as they continue to encounter what they perceive as a target rich environment,” he added.
He said that in each case, there also had been numerous reports of motor vehicles being entered and/or burglarized in surrounding neighborhoods.
“These burglaries can be presumed to be attempts at stealing these vehicles; however, the perpetrators will also help themselves to any valuables found within them if ignition keys cannot be located,” Prezioso said.
“For those questioning whether this activity is limited to specific areas of Westport, the data has shown that this is clearly a town wide issue,” he said.
He said that the Westport Police Department, as it has many times in the past, “is imploring our residents to lock up their homes and vehicles at all times.”
“The easiest and most effective way to reverse this negative trend is to take these simple preventive measures,” Prezioso said.
“Do not ever leave the ignition keys inside the vehicle when it is otherwise unoccupied, especially in circumstances where it will be left unsupervised for extended periods of time. Do not make a habit of leaving valuables in the vehicle such as wallets or electronics, especially not in plain view or in unsecured areas where they are otherwise easily accessible.”
“Again, those seeking to perpetrate these crimes will not cease this behavior as long as they continue to encounter what they perceive as a target rich environment,” he added.
