VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - A handful of vehicle thefts and break-ins already this year have police sending out a reminder to the community of steps that should be taken every time you get out of your vehicle.
The Valdosta Police Department says the most recent auto theft occurred Saturday in the 900 block of Clifton Drive, where a Dodge Sedan was taken.
VPD says that under no circumstances should people leave keys in their cars, even if running into a store for a moment.
Also, lock your vehicles and take all personal belongings in the house, especially weapons.
"People get complacent and forget," said Lt. Adam Bembry. "Take your property out of your vehicle that's of any value, especially firearms, purses, wallets, cellular telephones, laptops take all of that stuff out of your vehicle."
Valdosta experienced roughly 600 vehicle break-ins last year.
VPD says simply remembering to do these things, will decrease that break-in number tremendously.
