Police Issue Warning of Car Break-Ins in West Roxbury

While overall crime in is currently down, police received numerous reports of motor vehicle break-ins in the West Roxbury area during November.

The Community Service Office is offering some tips to help you and your families keep your vehicles safe.

Below are three descriptions of incidents reported to police:

• On Nov. 8, at 8:15 a.m. a victim told police that his or her vehicle was broken into and some loose change was stolen, and the contents of the vehicle were thrown around. The victim stated they heard noises around 10 p.m. and assumed it was a neighbor.

• About 8:45 a.m. on November 19, a victim reported they found two of his or her vehicles to have been broken into. The victim said money was stolen from both vehicles and both cars had their belongings thrown throughout the car.

• On Nov. 28, 2011 at 9:35 a.m. a victim reported that his or her unlocked motor vehicle was broken into and a pair of sunglasses and money was stolen.

Safety Tips:
Pay close attention to any out of the ordinary incidences occurring in your neighborhood. If you hear a noise late at night, we advise you to check out the situation discreetly. If you discover that a crime or suspicious activity is occurring, call 9-1-1 for police assistance. Even if you aren’t sure what it might be — CALL!! We would rather show up and have it be nothing then have someone fall victim to a crime.

Here's a checklist to ensure you are taking steps to keep your vehicle safe:

• Remove all valuables from your motor vehicle. This includes GPS systems, iPods, chargers, CDs, loose change, and bags;
• When shopping, be sure to bring in any shopping bags. Leaving them in view makes your vehicle a target to thieves;
• Lock all doors and windows;
• If you have an alarm, use it;
• Always park in a well lit area; 
• If you have a driveway, consider installing motion activated lights.

Contact the Boston Police:
You can help make your neighborhood safer. If you know anything about a crime that has happened, or a crime that could happen, call CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested only in your information, not your identity. Your tip is 100% anonymous.
 
Please call the E-5 Community Service Office at 617-343-4564 if you have any questions or concerns.