Community alert regarding theft of mail and property from unlocked vehicles.
On Monday, 06/29/2015, there was a number thefts reported throughout Sausalito. The thieves targeted unlocked vehicles and mail boxes. The affected neighborhoods included the areas of 100 San Carlos Avenue, 100 Filbert Avenue, 100 Prospect Avenue and Sweetbriar Lane. The Sausalito Police Department is continuing to investigate these crimes. Listed below are some crime prevention tips regarding these types of incidents.
MAIL THEFT PREVENTION:
• Use the letter slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a letter carrier.
• Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you're expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.
• If you don't receive a check or other valuable mail you're expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately.
• If you change your address, immediately notify your Post Office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail.
• Don’t send cash in the mail.
• Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.
• Report all suspected mail theft to a Postal Inspector.
UNLOCKED VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION:
• Don’t leave valuables in your car. That sounds like common sense, but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.
• If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously.
• Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight.
• Raise your windows and lock ALL of your vehicle’s doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Items are often stolen from unlocked vehicles where the owner expected to be away for “just 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.
• Don’t think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint, and after-market tint is handy to keep all the broken glass in one “sheet” when they break out your window.
The Sausalito Police Department would also like to remind the residents about our Citizen View Crime Prevention Program. The Citizen View Program is a secure database of residences and businesses that have security cameras. During investigations, the police department will check the list to see if a Citizen View participant might have helpful video. If yes, and only with the permission of the participant, the officers will review the videos from these cameras in an attempt to identify suspects or gather evidence. If you have security cameras and are not part of this program, the Sausalito Police Department encourages you to contact us and join. You may also visit our website for more information on Citizen View.
The Sausalito Police Department would like to remind the community to report any suspicious people or activity in their neighborhood.
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Address/Location
Sausalito Police Department
29 Caledonia St
Sausalito, CA 94965
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 415-289-4170