Recent spike in Beaumont auto burglaries

BEAUMONT - From Beaumont Police Department - The Beaumont Police Department has seen a recent increase in auto burglaries across the Beaumont area over the past few months and we need your help in preventing these crimes as well as solving them.  

Here are a few things that you can do to help.  

• Park in well lit areas.  

• Lock Your Car.  

• DO NOT leave purses or items of obvious value in plain view.  If you are going to hide an item, make sure that it is hidden prior to your arrival at the place that you are going to park.  Do not get out of your car and place your purse or GPS in the trunk once you have arrived at your destination.  

• DO report suspicious activity such as individuals or groups of people that do not look like they belong in the area.

    While we have had numerous auto burglaries across the Beaumont area where a broad range of items have been stolen such as purses and GPS’s, there have been a trend where actors are specifically stealing in-dash car stereos.     If anybody has any information about these crimes or any felony crime, they are asked to call Beaumont Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS or log on to www.beaumontcrimestoppers.com or text “BMT” plus their message to CRIMES (274637).  All tips are anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.