Car burglaries rise in Northwest Austin
Car burglaries rise in Northwest Austin
Written by Staff Monday, 20 October 2008
According to the Austin Police Department, there has been an increase in burglary of vehicles recently in the Parmer/McNeil area of Northwest Austin after dark.
Reminders for citizens in these areas:
- Do not leave valuables in vehicles.
- If you must leave valuables inside the vehicle place them out of view.
- Take pull-out stereos, remote controls and faceplates with you when leaving the vehicle.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Lock your vehicle and set the car alarm if you have one.
If you see suspicious activity, especially between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., call 911 immediately.
Give the operator a description of the suspect(s) and their vehicle and the last known direction of travel if they leave the area. For more information, call APD at 512-974-5589.



