Boulder Police Look To Stem Recent Onslaught Of Car Thefts

BOULDER, CO — The Boulder Police issued a warning to the community on Tuesday in attempt to draw attention to a recent uptick in car thefts across the city. According to a police department statement, 18 vehicles have been stolen so far in April—and only two were reported to have been locked at the time of the theft. There have also been 21 incidents of vehicle trespass this month, and in the majority of those cases, the suspects entered through an unlocked door.

Of the 18, seven were parked unlocked with the keys inside the vehicle, three were parked and running with the keys in the ignition, two were motorcycles taken from parking spaces, and the remaining six reported varied information about how the suspected thieves obtained the keys.

Police noted that in the past, thieves who have been arrested have admitted that they come to Boulder specifically because residents often leave their homes and cars unlocked.

Here are several things that you can do to deter thieves and keep your possessions safe:

• Always lock the doors when leaving your vehicle.
• Never leave a spare key inside or "hidden" outside your vehicle.
• Try to avoid leaving valuables in your car. If you must, leave them in a trunk where they will not be visible.