A Dozen Car Burglaries Reported In Fremont

FREMONT, CA — Fremont Police report that they are investigating a dozen auto burglaries in south Fremont along the I-880 corridor.

There were seven auto burglaries reported Friday night, along with one robbery that may be linked to the burglaries. Another five were reported Thursday night.

On Friday night two suspects, a man and woman, were seen breaking the window of a vehicle and stealing a backpack in the 6000 block of Stevenson Boulevard. The pair were driving in a vehicle similar to a black Mercedes car. Four additional auto burglaries were reported in the 6000 block of Stevenson Boulevard.

Also in the 6000 block of Stevenson Boulevard, a woman was walking in a parking lot when she was approached from behind by a suspect who grabbed her purse and fled in a black Honda Accord 2-door. The victim was not injured.

Police officers also investigated two burglaries in the 43300 block of Pacific Commons Blvd.

Three auto burglaries Thursday night were reported in the area of Christy Street and Pacific Commons, one in the 43800 block of Osgood Road and the last was in the 6000 block of Stevenson Boulevard.

Police report that laptop computers and other valuables were stolen. In almost every incident, valuables were visible in the backseat, making those vehicles a target for the thieves.

Fremont Police report that multiple units are working together to investigate these crimes. Information is being shared with Newark PD, Union City PD and CHP.

Fremont Police offer these safety tips:

Don’t leave valuables of any kind in your vehicle.
What items are considered valuable? Backpacks, gym bags, iPods, iPads, briefcases, day-planners, cash/coins, checkbooks, credit cards, wallets, purses, laptops, cell phones (and chargers), GPS devices, stereo/CD players (and faceplates), speakers, jewelry, keys and tools.

Lock ALL doors and roll up windows even if you’re going only going to be away for a short amount of time. It only takes seconds for thieves to steal your stuff.

If you must leave valuables in your car, stash them out of sight (in the trunk or under the seat) BEFORE you reach your destination.

Someone may be watching you stash your valuables when you park your car. Plan your shopping/errands so that you don't load your trunk until you are ready to drive to another destination; never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away.

Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary and certainly never overnight.

If your trunk can be opened from inside your car without a key, lock this feature when you are not in your car or have it disabled, if possible.

Don’t leave any sign that there might be valuables hidden in your vehicle. Remember to also secure docking stations, connector cables, phone chargers, CD’s and loose coins.

Park in busy, well-lighted areas and remember to set any alarm or anti-theft device.

Always call the Fremont Police Department to report suspicious activity. Dial 9-1-1 to report a crime in progress and use the non-emergency number, 790-6800 option 3, to report non-emergency information.

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