 Miami-Dade Police Detective Dominick Columbro, a member of the Town of Cutler Bay Policing Unit, dusts for fingerprints in an automobile break-in case. Car break-ins increased 27 percent for the year, and reportedly most of these crimes are the result of the victims leaving their automobiles unlocked. Nationally, billions of dollars worth of personal belongings and auto accessories are stolen each year, and could be prevented. “Most of the break-ins are occurring in the middle of the night in front of residents’ homes,” said Major Julie Miller. “During the day, these crimes are concentrated in the business district. “It is very important that the police department and the community work together to create awareness in auto break-in prevention. Citizen assistance is vital to reducing these crimes of opportunity.” The policing unit has provided a list of basic preventative measures it is asking the public to follow: -
- Park in an area that is well lit and full of people.
- Always lock the automobile. Keep windows and sunroofs closed.
- Do not keep valuables in the car. Consider buying a cover for SUV’s or wagons, where the cargo storage area is visible.
- Consider buying an alarm system or using a locking device for the steering wheel.
- Always take your purse or wallet when exiting the automobile. If you put your purse in the trunk, do so before heading out. Often, would-be thieves are waiting in store parking lots looking for an easy opportunity.
- Take removable equipment such as stereo face plates and GPS units with you when leaving the automobile.
The Cutler Bay Policing Unit urges residents to call 305-234-4193 with any tips regarding these crimes.
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Comment by GUEST on 2009-11-30 10:47:05
I think the neighbors should be more careful, even with their own neighbors. I once left by accident my car door opened, and left my purse inside. I live in a gated community so, that made feel careless perhaps, I don't know. This just happened. But, the next morning, found that I was missing my purse and then I realized that I never brought it in. I was shocked, just to think that my personal documents were there.WELL, I was already suspecting of some teen neighbors. Because they were always outside doing nothing like vagabonds. So, I asked one of them, if they have seen anything last night.They said no. But I told him, that I was calling the police and that the police was going to get even the fingerprints of the person who stole my purse.And who ever that was will get caught and taken to prison.Seems that it worked, because not even 30 minutes had passed when I found my purse in front of my yard. Laying on the grass. With everything inside, only for like $ 5.00 missing.So, it's obvious that he did it. And that kids was only around 15 yrs old. And was the son of a police officer, it was very sad to know it. But, I 've learned that we always have to suspect of anyone, becauseyou never really know your neighbors. |
Comment by GUEST on 2009-10-25 08:04:14
There they are, at it again! Did the 27% of car break-ins go up during the time all of the police resources were being used for surveillance during the cat killings? This is same group that put their community on alert and into a lynch mob mentality to catch the "Cat Killer". This is the same group that targeted an innocent young man, took away his freedom, and destroyed his reputation just to appease their constituents and look like heroes.
How many other cats have been killed or gone missing since his arrest in June? Mention to the community that Pit Bulls with cat scratches were captured on the same day of his arrest. Remind them that we co-exist with foxes and other predatory animals in Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay which help control the population of small animals, like rodents and of peacocks.
Do some investigative reporting on that Mr. Ruse.
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