CRIME PREVENTION NOTICE
As you may have read recently in local newspapers, the Town of Portland as well as surrounding jurisdictions has had an increase in the number of vehicles being entered overnight and rummaged through. In some cases, as vehicles are being left unlocked and oftentimes handbags are left inside, the thieves have been able to make away with personal identification, cash, and credit cards. On a couple of occasions, the vehicles have been left with keys in them and vehicles have been stolen during the overnight hours.
Although it may seem like common sense, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind residents to remove all valuables from their vehicles at night. Do not leave anything that might entice a thief such as handbags, wallets, large amounts of cash, recent purchases, etc. Do not leave a spare key in the vehicle. To date, all of the vehicles that have been stolen have had the keys left inside them.
It is unfortunate to have to remind the public of this, but in this day and age it is imperative that individuals take precautions to keep their possessions safe. Simple measures such as these will not only assist this department by reducing the number of larcenies, but will also prevent residents from being further victimized by these thieves.
Lieutenant Ron Milardo
