Crime & Safety
Police Give Tips to Prevent Car-Related Thefts
LAPD urge residents to exercise caution to avoid becoming a crime victim.
Crime in the Los Angeles Police Department's Pacific Division has dropped in some local areas in recent months, according to police.
However, Kristan Delatori of the LAPD's Pacific Community Police Station said there has been an increase in some specific crimes.
"We are seeing a rise recently in third-row theft," Delatori said referring to the third-row seat common in many SUVs.
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In order to prevent such thefts, police suggest engraving the third-row seats with some type of identification.
In the event the seats are stolen, police would then at least know who owns them, according to Delatori.
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While car burglaries are down in some areas by as much as 2.5 percent, Delatori said it is still important to "lock it, hide it, and keep it," by putting all valuables in the trunk or hiding them under a seat to help prevent a car from being targeted.
To find out more crime prevention tips, visit the LAPD online.
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