Full Notification

The Dearborn Police Department has received several reports of items being stolen out of parked unlocked vehicles.  Residents are asked to take steps to avoid becoming a victim of this crime of opportunity.
 
The Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad would like to remind residents not to leave keys in vehicles, do not leave loaded weapons and do not leave children unattended in vehicles.
 
Listed below are some additional safety reminders:
 

• Most of the items stolen are from unlocked vehicles.
• Remember to keep your vehicle locked and windows rolled up even if the vehicle is parked in your driveway or in front of your home.
• Park your vehicle in your garage or in your driveway whenever possible.
• Do not leave valuables (GPS Units, MP3 Players, laptops, money, etc) visible in your vehicle.  Remove all valuables from your vehicle. 
• Never leave any personal information in your vehicle such as vehicle title, registration, or insurance.
• Residents should never leave their vehicles running unattended even for a short period. 
• Be aware of your surroundings & trust your instincts
• Report any suspicious people or cars in your neighborhood to the police
• Report all Suspicious Activity Anonymously to (313) 943-3030. You may call 911 also.
  • Examples of suspicious activity may include:
    • Vehicles that do not belong in the area
    • Vehicles that are observed circling the area
    • People on foot who are not familiar to you
    • People who are observed looking into vehicles or attempting to open vehicles
    • Vehicles being pushed by another vehicle on a neighborhood street.

• Notify your friends, family and neighbors of these crime prevention tips and remind them to sign up for NIXLE Alerts.
• Lock It or Lose It