Police Investigating Car Burglaries in Darien

DARIEN, IL — Darien police have responded to several car burglaries between July 16 and 17.

One of the areas involved is between Route 83 and Bentley Avenue from the 6700 block to the 7000 block, according to the city. All of the cars that were burglarized were unlocked.

The other area affected is between Parkview Drive and Drover Lane from 83rd Street and 87th Street. The cars in this area were also unlocked.

The Darien Police Department is involved in the national Lock It or Lose It campaign. Some tips the department provides include:

• Don't leave valuables in your car.

• If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight.

• Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight.

• If possible leave no trace. Don't leave any sign that there might be valuables "out of sight" in your vehicle, such as docking stations or connector cables.

• Lock all your vehicle's doors, even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Every month, there are items stolen from unlocked vehicles where the owner was only going to be gone "just for a second."

• Set any alarm or anti-theft device. If you have one, use it! Many people believe that car-alarms no longer make a difference, but they can be an effective deterrent to an auto-burglar, who most often chooses the easiest target.

Residents are asked to call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious including people or vehicles, according to the city.

Contact the police department at (630) 971-3999 if you would like more information on this program.