Cherry Hill Police Remind Residents to Lock Car Doors in Wake of Thefts

Cherry Hill, NJ -- Cherry Hill Police are reminding residents to lock their cars after receiving multiple reports of people entering cars during overnight hours.

“Most vehicles had simple items, such as change, taken from them but the common denominator for most is that the vehicles were left unlocked,” police said this week. “This type of theft happens often and it is a crime of opportunity. Door handles are tried and if the car is locked they usually move on.”

Anyone who sees any suspicious people or activity is advised to call the non-emergency police dispatch number at 856-665-1200.

Police recommend taking the following steps:

- At home, park your car in a garage if you have one or in the driveway rather than on the street.

- Use theft deterrent systems such as car alarms, wheel lock devices, kill switches, etc.

- Always park in well lit areas.

- In parking lots, park in high traffic areas rather than distant corners of the lot.

- Remove all loose items of value such as cell phones, laptops or tablets, jewelry, etc. from view inside the car and lock them in the trunk.

- Contact police if you see someone acting suspiciously.