Recent Increase in Thefts From Cars in Northeast Golden Valley

The Golden Valley Police Department has taken several reports during the last two weeks of theft from vehicles and vehicles that have been tampered with. 

All of the reported incidents have occurred in the northeast corner of the city also known as Zone 5.

These incidents have all occurred overnight from cars that are parked on the street and in driveways. In most of these incidents the vehicles were unlocked.

One of the most effective ways to avoid becoming a victim is to lock your vehicle and to not leave valuables in the vehicle. Locked doors may discourage some of the more casual thieves, the ones looking for the opportunity to steal. It will also deter those who would go into an unlocked car to look for a trunk or hood release button in order to steal contents of the trunk.

The Golden Valley Police recommend that residents light up the exterior of their home from dusk until dawn to improve visibility of their house so your neighbors and passing officers can keep an eye on it. Residents should also make their home and address visible to emergency vehicles in case they have an emergency at their house.

Police ask for residents to remember to call 911 immediately when they see or hear anything suspicious. If someone has any information regarding any theft in Golden Valley, call the GVPD at 763-593-8079.

(Information provided by the city website.)

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