Sheriff’s Office Offers Reward as Vehicle Break-In Cases Top 50 Davidson County
Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Criminal Enforcement Team (TRACE) are working multiple investigations where the offender/offender(s) are breaking into motor vehicles and stealing items from inside the vehicle. The targeted vehicles are being left unlocked by their owners at their homes, and these crimes are taking place in the early morning hours. More than 50 of these vehicle break-ins have taken place in the past three months in the North Davidson area of the County, in neighborhoods.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender(s) who are committing these crimes. Please call Detective Swaim with information regarding this investigation. You can also contact the Lexington Area Crimestoppers at (336) 243-2400 with information regarding these vehicle break-ins.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS-The following is information and tips from Sergeant Azelton who is the supervisor for the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Division that may help safeguard against vehicle break-ins and protect your personal information and belongings from vehicle break-ins:
Always lock your vehicle and take your keys with you, even for quick errands.
Don’t leave personal mail or valuables in your car, especially in view.
Keep your garage door opener out of sight, lock it in your dash when the car is parked.
Never leave your vehicle running.
Lock your vehicle’s trunk, hatchback or tailgate.
Close all windows and doors, including vent or wing windows and sunroofs.
Buy—and use—a vehicle alarm. You may think no one notices alarms anymore, but they are effective deterrents to thieves looking for an easy target.
If you have a garage, park and lock your car in it and lock your garage doors. Always lock your car when it’s parked in the driveway.
Park in a well-lit area of your driveway.
Before entering your vehicle, scan the surrounding area, and always check the interior and the floor and rear seat areas.
Install exterior security cameras on your property in view of your vehicles with motion lights.
Always report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Please contact Sergeant Azelton if you are interested in starting a Community Watch Program in your neighborhood or if you would like to have him conduct a property security assessment of your property. A property security assessment by our Crime Prevention Division is an on-site expert evaluation of your home or business to properly identify security vulnerabilities and recommend security strategies. This is a free service provided by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. You can reach Sergeant Azelton at (336) 249-0131.
