Car Break-ins in Nanuet on the Rise

NANUET, NY — Clarkstown police report a rise in car break-ins that are occurring in the Nanuet/New City area in the overnight hours. In the past few weeks there have been 17 reported incidents.

The perpetrators have been gaining entry into the vehicles by breaking a window, police said, right in front of people's homes, or even in their driveways.

The robbers have taken money, computers, handbags and other valuable items from the vehicles. It appears that many of these vehicles had valuables that were left in plain view for the thieves to see.

We have increased our patrols in these areas, directing both uniformed and plain clothes officers to patrol these areas during the times of occurrence, police officials said.

Police ask that you remove any valuables from your vehicle when you get out. And don't forget to lock your car.

If you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood please call the Clarkstown Police Department immediately.

Images: a synopsis of the incidents and a map of the incident locations/ CPD

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