Warminster Police Warn Of Thefts From Vehicles

WARMINSTER, PA —The Warminster Township Police Department is urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them in the wake of thefts of items from vehicles.

Police said residents should take note that many newer vehicles have key fobs that auto unlock car doors when in a certain range. This is important when parking vehicles so residents should ensure that the key fobs are stored far enough away when not in use so vehicles remain locked.

"Doing these simple things will help minimize the chances of you becoming a victim of this type of theft," the police department said.

Police said thieves are seeking unlocked vehicles/quick easy targets that they can get in and out fast. Police said thieves will often walk around a complex or neighborhoods trying door handles on vehicles looking for unlocked ones.

Police said the crimes tend to increase with the nicer weather but that multiple incidents have been reported recently which police are investigating.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious or illegal behavior should contact police to have an officer dispatched to check the area as soon as possible. Call 215-672-1000 (Non Emergency Dispatch) or 911 for emergencies.