Thefts from Vehicles Increase During Holiday Season
Annapolis police say holiday shopping leads to an increase in "crimes of opportunity."
The holiday season brings more than twinkling lights and retail discounts, police said it can also bring criminals. "You will see an increase of thefts from vehicles between now and Christmas because people will be purchasing more valuable goods and forget to lock their cars," said Sgt. Eric Crane of the Annapolis police. "If people leave anything of value in an unsecured vehicle, it will be taken." Crane called these "crimes of opportunity"—meaning your car is more likely to be broken into if there are visible shopping bags or valuable items in your car. He recommends placing all bags and packages in the trunk. "Many people carry bags to their car and then continue to shop," Crane said. "Did someone watch you load the car and then leave…
