String of Car Break-Ins Near Kingsbury Road

Heed the advice of police officials, residents, as a trend could be emerging in a local neighborhood. 

Various personal items and electronics have been stolen recently from cars parked along the 1000 block of Kingsbury Road in Reisterstown, said Lt. Stephen Doarnberger of .  

Two overnight incidents were reported on May 7 and one overnight incident was reported on Saturday, May 14. Similar incidents have been reported elsewhere in the neighborhood during the last few weeks, he said. 

Police provide the following tips to protect your vehicle:

• Hide your valuables. Items in the open make your car a bigger target.
• Take your keys and never leave a second set in your vehicle. Twenty percent of stolen vehicles had keys inside them, making the theft even easier.
• Lock your car. Almost half of all vehicles stolen were left unlocked.
• Park in well-lit or heavily-trafficked areas. Thieves do not like witnesses. Find an attended lot or garage if possible.
• Give parking attendants the ignition key only. Keep your trunk and glove box locked at all times. If possible, get separate keys for the ignition and the trunk and glove box.
• Never leave your car running unattended. Cars are often stolen at convenience stores, gas stations or when an owner leaves the vehicle running to warm it up.
• Install an anti-theft device. Many insurance companies may give you a discount for certain anti-theft devices. Check with your agent for details.