Crime & Safety

Fremont Police: Remove It, Lock It or Lose It

Police offer tips to prevent being a victim of car burglary.

REMOVE IT, LOCK IT or LOSE IT!

Most auto-burglaries are a crime of opportunity and you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim by taking just a few simple steps.   

  • Don’t leave valuables of any kind in your vehicle!

What items are considered valuable? Backpacks, gym bags, iPods, iPads, briefcases, day-planners, cash/coins, checkbooks, credit cards, wallets, purses, laptops, cell phones (and chargers), GPS devices, stereo/CD players (and faceplates), speakers, jewelry, keys and tools. 

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  • Lock ALL doors and roll up windows even if you’re going only going to be away for a short amount of time.  It only takes seconds for thieves to steal your stuff.
  • If you must leave valuables in your car, stash them out of sight (in the trunk or under the seat) BEFORE you reach your destination. 

Someone may be watching you stash your valuables when you park your car. Plan your shopping/errands so that you don't load your trunk until you are ready to drive to another destination; never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away.

  • Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary and certainly never overnight.
  • If your trunk can be opened from inside your car without a key, lock this feature when you are not in your car or have it disabled, if possible.
  • Don’t leave any sign that there might be valuables hidden in your vehicle.  Remember to also secure docking stations, connector cables, phone chargers, CD’s and loose coins.
  • Park in busy, well-lighted areas and remember to set any alarm or anti-theft device.

Always call the Fremont Police Department to report suspicious activity.  Dial 9-1-1 to report a crime in progress and use the non-emergency number. 790-6800 option 3, to report non-emergency information. 

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Would you like a Remove It, Lock It or Lose It window decal to use in your vehicle as a helpful reminder?  The small unobtrusive removable decal can be obtained by contacting the Community Engagement Unit at 510-790-6740.

—Information submitted by Fremont Police Nixle Alerts


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