Crime & Safety
Tips for Preventing Thefts from Autos
There have been 20 thefts from autos this month so far.

Sunday afternoon marked the 20th theft from an auto in Takoma Park in August.
Most suspects entered vehicles through unlocked doors. Windows were broken in three cases, a door lock was damaged in one case, but opened unlocked doors led to thefts in 13 cases.
Earilier this month Takoma Park Police offered tips for prevent burglars from stealing items from you car.
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