Over the past week, the Chadron Police Department has had an increase in reports of thefts from motor vehicles. 

"These crimes are usually preventable by simply locking your vehicle and not storing valuables in it," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said. "As temperatures warm up, there is a higher volume of pedestrian traffic. We recommend locking your vehicles at all times, especially overnight as part of a nightly routine. It is not a good idea to store valuable property such as bank cards, wallets, firearms, tools etc. unattended in your vehicle, but if you must, store these items in such a way as to not be visible to criminals that may seize the opportunity to steal your belongings."

If you are a victim of a theft from your vehicle, you can contact the Chadron Police Department Communications Center at 432-0510.

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostOver the past week, the Chadron Police Department has had an increase in reports of thefts from motor vehicles. "These crimes are usually preventable by simply locking your vehicle and not storing valuables in it," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said. "As temperatures warm up, there is a higher volume of pedestrian traffic. We recommend locking your vehicles at all times, especially overnight as part of a nightly routine. It is not a good idea to store valuable property such as bank cards, wallets, firearms, tools etc. unattended in your vehicle, but if you must, store these items in such a way as to not be visible to criminals that may seize the opportunity to steal your belongings."If you are a victim of a theft from your vehicle, you can contact the Chadron Police Department Communications Center at 432-0510.

Chadron police remind community about increase in vehicle thefts