Coventry Police: Help Prevent Theft From Vehicles

The Coventry Police Dept. is asking residents for their help in preventing theft from vehicles, which continues to be an ongoing problem for law enforcement statewide.

Officer Peter Vieira urges all vehicle owners to lock their cars, even while they are parked in their driveway.

According to Off. Vieira, nearly all thieves move on to an easier target if they find a car locked.

"Lock all your vehicles when they are unoccupied," reads a community service announcement from CPD. "Securing your vehicles will be a great deterrence from having personal items stolen. The majority of recent thefts from vehicles occurred when the victim left his or her vehicle unlocked while it was unattended."

Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to the Coventry Police Department by calling 401-826-1100.