LAPD Offers Tips to Defeat Car Seat Thieves

From Devonshire Division of the LAPD:

Recently, several newer-model GM SUV's have been broken into in residential neighborhoods in Devonshire Area. The suspect(s) are targeting the third-row seats, which they can easily sell.

Third-row seats can be secured to the vehicle with a bicycle-style cable lock. While this will not prevent someone from breaking in, it should prevent them from taking the seats if they do.

Another way to prevent access to the rear of the vehicle is to back the vehicle in against a solid object, like a garage or other vehicle that won't move. This will block the rear doors, denying the thieves access.

Address/Location
LAPD - Devonshire Division
10250 Etiwanda Ave
Northridge, CA 91325

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-363-1726