String of Car Burglaries Hit 2 Highland Park Neighborhoods

The following is from the City of Highland Park:

Highland Park has experienced an increase in car burglaries over the week, particularly in the Sunset Woods and Sherwood Forest neighborhoods. These burglaries are occurring during the evening hours and involve different types of entry. Many of the vehicles are unlocked, but in some cases, broken windows were the method of gaining entry. The one thing that all these crimes had in common was that valuable items were left in plain view. Please take the following precautions to avoid becoming a victim of these crimes:

• Always lock your car even if it is in your driveway or in front of your home.
• Do not leave valuable items in your car in plain view. Purses, wallets, electronic items,
and shopping purchases should be removed or secured in the trunk out of sight.
• Always park in a well lit area if possible, and leave your outside lights on overnight if
your car is in your driveway.
• Consider motion activated outdoor lighting or lighting on timers.
• Make sure your garage door is closed and any access door into the garage is secured
including the door from the garage to your home.
• Consider a car alarm in conjunction with an alarm for your home. Many insurance
companies offer a discount on premiums for property with alarms.
• Report any suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood to the Police Department.
Crime prevention only works when the community takes an active role.
• Consider joining the City’s Neighborhood Leader Program. Call (847) 926-1000 for more
information.

For additional information, please contact the Police Department Non-Emergency line at (847) 432-7730.