NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY

Ladies/Gentlemen,

Just to inform you that between Sept 29 2014 to Nov 11 2014, there has been at least "29" thefts from motor vehicles which occurred overnight (late evening/early morning 10pm-700am) in the neighborhood areas of the Manning Blvd Corridor (Manning/Western/New Scotland/Rt 85) .

These thefts were committed because vehicle owners were not securing their vehicles. Prevention is the best method from becoming a victim. Could you send out this advisory to all you neighbors and community members to remind them to lock their cars, so we can prevent future thefts.

NOTE: The station has been adding special patrol units assigned to this area with an attempt apprehend these suspects and to prevent  thefts, but we still need the community  assistance in this crime prevention measure to prevent future thefts.. 

Commonalities:

Time: bwt 1000pm-700am

Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday

Method of Entry: UNLOCKED/UNSECURED vehicles

Items Stolen: change, electronics, small items

Method of Operation: vehicle rummaged through, including glove compartment

Suspect: teenagers ages between 14-16 

Time Length of Crime Committed: 1-2 minutes

Please call the ALBANY POLICE if you see anything that you think is not right!

CENTER STATION --- 458—5660

NON EMERGENCY ---- 438-4000

EMERGENCY (AS YOU KNOW) 911

Respectfully, 

 Officer James Brooks

Albany Police Department CSU

536 Western Ave

Albany NY 12203

email jbrooks@albany-ny.org

office 518-458-5669

station desk 518-458-5660

fax 518-458-5662

EMERGENCY   911

Non-Emergency 438-4000