WASHINGTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTING RECENT INCREASE IN VEHICLE BURGLARIES

  

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of an increase in reported vehicle burglaries.

The sheriff’s office put out a notice today (Thursday) saying the burglaries have been occurring in rural areas of the county, and that whoever is responsible has been targeting vehicles left unlocked in the victims’ driveways. 

According to the sheriff’s office, the increase in burglaries has been observed over this past week, during the overnight hours.  It says it has not identified any particular targeting of items, and that this appears to be more of a crime of opportunity.

Sheriff Trey Holleway reminds residents to not leave items of value in their vehicles and always keep their vehicles locked.  If they see any suspicious activity, they are asked to immediately call 911.