Police: Ford F Series Truck Thefts Increasing

MARTINEZ -The Martinez Police Department says thefts in the area of Ford F Series trucks are on the increase, and note the issue is also being seen in Concord and Pleasant Hill.

Police say the main Ford vehicles being targeted are the F-250, F-350, and E-350 (van). The ignition locks are apparently being damaged to start the vehicles.

The Police Department has issued these specific warnings:

• Make sure that your vehicle is locked and secured
• Use an anti-theft device such as the “Club”
• If you have a car alarm, make sure it is on and armed when you lock up the vehicle
• If you notice people looking into cars in your neighborhood and it looks suspicious or out of the ordinary, call dispatch (925-372-3440) immediately to report it
• Park in well lit areas if possible

-image via Michael Gil, and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.