Car Break-Ins Increasing Around Woodbridge

The Prince William County Police is hoping car owners will take extra precautions after an increase in car break-ins around the Woodbridge and Dumfries area over the past two months.

The majority of incidents occurred between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to police. Most of the vehicles were left unlocked overnight.

9 tips from PWCPD:

• Always lock your doors and roll up your windows
• Never leave valuable items in your vehicle
• Store packages in the trunk of your vehicle while shopping
• Remove items such as cell phones, IPods, purses, briefcase, backpack, cash, GPS and even loose change each time you leave your vehicle.
• Park in well-lit areas at night
• Park vehicle in the driveway rather than the street (NOT IN YOUR FRONT YARD)
• Consider a car alarm for added protection
• Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity
• Be on the lookout for suspicious persons or activity during the day as well as during evening hours.

Report all suspicious persons or activity to the police.

See more info at Prince William County Police on Facebook.