New Milford Police Warn Residents After Several Vehicle Break-Ins

According to a release from the New Milford Police Department, police have responded to several reports of vehicle break-ins at different locations around town, and there's one detail that stands out: many of the vehicles were left unlocked, with some even having keys inside.

Look, nobody wants to become the victim of a crime, but leaving your car unlocked with the keys sitting inside is basically making life easier for someone who might be looking for an opportunity. It's an unfortunate reminder that a few seconds spent securing your vehicle could save you a whole lot of aggravation later.

Police are reminding residents to take a few simple precautions to help reduce the chances of becoming the next victim. First, make sure you take your keys with you whenever you leave your vehicle. Second, lock the doors every time you get out, even if you're only running inside somewhere for a minute. Finally, avoid leaving valuables in plain sight. Purses, wallets, electronics, and other personal belongings can attract unwanted attention when they're sitting out in the open.

The New Milford Police Department says patrol officers continue to monitor the community and remain alert while working to keep residents safe. However, police also emphasize that preventing crime isn't something officers can do alone. Residents can play an important role by making their vehicles less attractive targets.

Of course, locking your doors isn't a guarantee that someone won't try to break into your car, but there's no reason to make it easier for them. And while it's easy to assume something like this won't happen in your neighborhood, vehicle break-ins can happen anywhere.

So before heading inside your house, running into a store, or leaving your car parked overnight, take a moment to check those doors and grab your keys.

Because replacing a broken window or dealing with stolen belongings is a headache nobody needs. Lock it up, New Milford!

Just as important, don't forget the Sonny door test, it's just as important to your wellbeing.

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