by Jenni Bernheisel, City of Portland‘s Office of Neighborhood Invovlement
Car prowls are one of the most common, yet preventable, crimes. Leaving your vehicle “showroom clean” is a good way to prevent this crime of opportunity. Recently, car prowls have been on a rise. Car prowlers are not only using the quick “smash and grab” technique to break in to a car. They are also targeting the trunks in hopes of finding some valuables. The best rule of thumb is to take your valuables with you when you leave your vehicle. To find more information on how to prevent car prowls, click here.
