UPDATE ON CAR THEFTS

Officer Romand and the APD are doing
a fine job keeping us up to date on crime.

Below is today's update on auto break-ins.
Note this list includes, incidents from the
prior advisory plus lates incidents in
August.

You will observe that the incidents are
moving to our hood. Most likely, because
thieves are aware of increased police
presence in areas of earlier thefts.

So, the thieves move into our hood.

The police can not be everywhere at
every hour of day and night.

Prevention of these, and other, crimes
is our responsibility. Be alert, observant
follow the theft prevention tips included
in the advisory below, and involve
family members and neighbors in
working together to prevent car/home
break ins, grand theft auto, home
invasions, assaults and vandalism.

Same goes for preventing terror
attack incidents.


We have to look out for one another
and keep the APD aware when we spot
prospective perps and suspicious
activities in our hood.

APD Center Station: 458 5660

NYS Anti-Terror Hotline:
1 866 SAFE NYS (723 3697)

Officer Rick Romand: 458 5669

Keep me posted as well: 438 5230

Joe Sullivan


NA Presidents and addressees, Please see the below listed updated breakdown of larcenies from Vehicles. Since our last advisory we have had several incidents reported. It appears the items of choice are Satellite stereo equipment and GPS units, but the larcenies are not exclusive to these items. I have included the reported incidents sent out with the last advisory as well as the newly reported incidents. Please take the time to read the listed prevention tips and pass them on to a neighbor and or friend who may not have seen the last advisory.

Daytime Thefts from MV in the area of Central Av- August 20, 2009.
Recently there has been an increase in thefts from MV in the area of Central Av. These incidents have occurred in the daytime hours. They have generally been between the hours of 10am and 5pm, with some exception on the end time. The majority of the incidents have involved a broken window. The property taken has ranged from money to electronics.


ID
Incident
Location
Begin Day
Begin Time
End Day
End Time
Method of Entry
1
09
100 block BENSON ST
7/19/2009
17:00
7/19/2009
17:09
Unlocked, Stole purse
2
09
WEST ST & QUAIL ST
7/20/2009
19:05
7/20/2009
19:09
Open Window, Purse
3
09
700 block CLINTON AV
7/23/2009
15:11
7/23/2009
21:29
Broken Driver's Window, wallet
4
09
700 block CLINTON AV
7/23/2009
16:44
7/23/2009
22:00
Broken driver’s Window, stole wallet
5
09
100 block CENTRAL AV
7/27/2009
11:30
7/27/2009
13:30
Broken Passenger Window, IPod
6
09
900 CENTRAL AV
7/31/2009
14:00
7/31/2009
14:43
Stole Rx, Nike Bag
7
09
100 block BENSON ST
7/27/2009
16:00
8/1/2009
07:34
Broken Mirror, stole registration
8
09
100 block BRADFORD ST
8/2/2009
10:30
8/2/2009
12:20
Broken Passenger Window, Stole Camera
9
09
BRADFORD ST & PARTRIDGE ST
8/5/2009
14:00
8/5/2009
14:19
Open Window, Cell Phone
10
09
300 block CENTRAL AV
8/6/2009
12:30
8/6/2009
17:41
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
11
09
QUAIL ST & WEST ST
8/6/2009
16:00
8/6/2009
22:44
Broken Passenger Window, Laptop and checks.
12
09
MANNING BL & W LAWRENCE ST
8/10/2009
11:00
8/10/2009
15:26
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
13
09
100 block BRADFORD ST
8/10/2009
17:30
8/10/2009
17:35
Broken Driver's Window, nothing stolen
14
09
400 block MANNING BL
8/11/2009
15:14
8/11/2009
19:00
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
15
09
9oo block STATE ST
8/11/2009
08:30
8/11/2009
10:25
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
16
09
200 block CENTRAL AV
8/10/2009
23:30
8/11/2009
13:00
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
17
09
100 block ONTARIO ST.
8/12/2009
12:30
8/12/2009
13:35
Broken Passenger Window, GPS
18
09
800 block WASHINGTON AV
8/12/2009
10:00
8/13/2009
13:32
Broken window, GPS.
19
09
700 block MADISON AV
8/17/2009
02:30
8/17/2009
09:30
Unlocked, GPS, credit cards, and IPod.
20
09
700 WASHINGTON AV
8/17/2009
08:00
8/17/2009
11:30
Broken front passenger window, stole a GPS.
21
09
700 block MADISON AV
8/17/2009
09:30
8/17/2009
11:45
Broken front passenger window, stole a GPS.
22
09
700 block MADISON AV
8/17/2009
09:20
8/17/2009
13:50
Broken front driver window, Radio and GPS.
23
09
WESTERN AV/ONTARIO ST
8/17/2009
15:15
8/17/2009
16:00
Unlocked, stole GPS and money.
A1-2
09
800 block LANCASTER
8/18/2009
14:29
8/18/2009
14:29
Kicked in window, satellite radio.
A3-5
09
200 block SHERMAN ST.
8/18/2009
14:25
8/18/2009
14:25
Broken window, GPS.
24
09
500 block BRADFORD ST
8/19/2009
23:12
8/19/2009
23:12
Broken driver side window, GPS.
25
09
100 block BRADOFRD ST.
8/19/2009
20:30
8/19/2009
20:45
Broken driver’s side window, nothing stolen.
26
09
100 block N. MANNING
8/18/2009
20:26
8/19/2009
20:26
Broken driver’s side window, misc.
Automobile Theft Prevention
Theft Prevention Tips
Lock Your Car. Most thieves will try multiple car doors to look for one that is unlocked to steal out of.
Don¡¦t Hide a Second Set of Keys in Your Car. They don¡¦t serve a purpose and if a thief gets in your car they could steal it.
Park in Well-Lighted Areas.
Park in Attended Lots. Auto thieves do not like witnesses and prefer unattended lots.
Close Your Car Windows When Parking. Don¡¦t make it any easier for the thief to enter your vehicle.
Hide Your Valuables. Don¡¦t make your car a more desirable target for thieves by leaving valuables in plain sight.
Make The Interior of Your Car Look The Same Way It Did When You Bought It. Clean out the visible change in the center console and anything else that is in plain view from the outside of the car. One dollar in change is enough for a thief to break into your car.
Plug Auxiliary Power Outlets. Thieves will think that there are electronic devices in the car if they see open power outlets .
Report Suspicious Activity. People looking into or trying the door handles on vehicles .
Call 438 -4000.
Anti -Theft Device s
Remote Ca r Starter . Allows the owner to safely start a vehicle and leave the motor running to pre -heat the interior .
Alarm Systems .Security systems that make loud warning sounds and flash the vehicle¡¦s lights to attract attention t o the vehicle .
Ignition Kill Switch. Disables the power to the s tarter of a vehicle until a hidden switch is activated.
Fuel Kill Switch. A valve that cuts off the fuel supply to the vehicle .
Visible Steering Wheel Lock. Pr e -vents the steering wheel from being turned .
Floor board Locks. Devices that disable the gas or b rake pedal .
Gear shift Locks . Disable s shifting o f the transmission.
Tire/Wheel Locks . Prevents the vehicle from moving.
Hood Locks . Prevents thieves from gaining access to your security system and battery .
Locking Wheel Lug Nuts .They are inexpensive and can deter a thief from stealing your wheels . You only need one per wheel . Don¡¦t leave the key visible in your car.
Removable Face Stereo Unit .The control panel o f the stereo comes off to be taken with you. This makes the stereo inoperable without it.
Locking Fuel Cap. The high price of fuel has made it a hot commodity.
VIN-Etching. Have al l the glass in your vehicle etched with the VIN number to deter cars t ripping.
Be Pr e pa r e d
Keep Your Gas Tank At Leas t Hal f Full . This could prevent you from breaking down in an undesirable area.
Have An Emergency Kit In Your Trunk.
Don’t Abandon Your Vehicle . If you break down and have to leave your vehicle on the side of a road; Don¡¦t leave it for a long time .

Police Officer
Rick Romand
Community Services Unit
District 1
536 Western Ave.
Albany NY 12203
518-458-5669