Theft from vehicles – avoid becoming a victim
On Friday, November 30th, Los Altos Police received sixteen reports of thefts from vehicles and residential garages. These crimes occurred overnight on Christina Drive, Tiptoe Lane, Truman Avenue, Elmhurst Drive, Oakhurst Drive, Heritage Court, Awalt Court, Fallen Leaf Lane, Payne Drive and Loma Prieta Court.
In all cases, the suspects targeted unlocked vehicles to steal items from within. In some cases, suspects located a garage door opener, accessed a garage and located additional unlocked vehicles from which to steal property.
Los Altos Police ask residents to please review and adhere to the following tips to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of these crimes:
- Always lock your vehicle doors
- Do not leave keys inside your vehicles
- Do not leave garage door openers inside your vehicle when left outside
- Consider a vehicle alarm system and arm the system when the vehicle is unattended
- Remove all personal belongings from within your vehicle when unattended
- Park in well-lit and populated areas
The Los Altos Police Department recently created a short video to educate the public on this very topic. To view the video, visit https://www.facebook.com/LosAltosPolice/videos/338403103570469/.
Address/Location
Los Altos Police Department
1 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-947-2770