Montgomery County Seeing An Increase Of Car Burglaries

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous burglaries of a motor vehicle that are occurring the Woodforest Subdivision off of Fishcreek Thoroughfare.

In all instances vehicles were left unlocked with valuable property such as keys, wallets and, most concerning, firearms being left in the vehicles. (Want to get daily news updates and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Conroe-Montgomery County Patch morning newsletter.)

From Sept. 28 through Oct. 11, deputies have been investigating a surge in burglaries of motor vehicles that are occurring in the Woodforest Subdivision in Montgomery.

Lt. Scott Spencer with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said investigators are following up on numerous leads and conducting interviews about those crimes.

So far, nine vehicles were found to have been left unlocked at the time, allowing theives to steal numerous items including wallets, electronics and firearms.

Sheriff Rand Henderson wants to remind residents to remember and practice TLC. “T”=Take your keys, “L”=Lock your car, “C”=Conceal/Hide your valuables out of sight.

If you see any suspicious activity please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office immediately.

If you have any information about these burglaries, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 936-760-5800 and refer to case#17A307627.

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