Burgaw Police remind you to lock your car after numerous break-ins

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The Burgaw Police Department needs your help to reduce the number of vehicle break-ins in town.

Kristen Wells with the Town of Burgaw says there has been approximately 30 vehicle break-ins over the past three months.

All of the vehicles that were broken into were unlocked at the time, Well said. She adds that it appears that the suspect(s) are moving through neighborhoods and checking for unlocked vehicles.

“As a reminder to all residents, please keep your doors locked. Vehicles and buildings that are unsecured are more likely to be targeted by thieves,” she said. “Easily removable items such as money, purses, laptop computers, cellular telephones, GPS systems, and satellite radios left in plain view, may attract the attention of others who intend to steal. The best way to secure valuables is not to leave them in your car. However, if you must leave property in the vehicle, place the items out of view, preferably in a secured compartment like a glove box or trunk.Most importantly, don’t leave your vehicle open or unlocked. Make sure all doors and windows are secured each time you leave your vehicle, even when parked at your home or in a garage.”

You are asked to report any suspicious individuals or vehicles to the Burgaw Police
Department at (910) 259-4924.