You'll want to double-check that your vehicle is locked up as there has been a rise in car break-ins and theft.
The Lima Police Department says they are seeing vehicle break-ins increase throughout the city, but they are recently noticing increased activity on the west side of town. Areas such as Cable Road, Elijah Parkway, Tall Oaks, and Gloria Avenue are among those hot spots. The department says you can expect to see an increase in overnight patrols in these problem areas, but Lima residents need to do their part in preventing these crimes.
"Make sure your vehicles are locked," suggested Kaitlyn Weidman, patrol officer with the Lima Police Department. "A lot of the time, it's just trying door handles and whatever they can open they'll get in and rummage through. But regardless, don't leave anything of importance and value. Guns, wallets, purses, anything that is going to be a loss."
If your vehicle is broken into, the Lima Police Department says to give them a call and they can file a police report. If there were any bank or debit cards stolen you should cancel those immediately. If you don't have security cameras, check with nearby neighbors to see if there is video of the incident. They ask that you review the footage first before sending it to the police department.
