Video: Hooded Thief Breaks Into Car In Rockford

ROCKFORD, IL — Here's a reminder of why it's good to lock your car doors.

In this video from 16th Street in Rockford as it appears on the Neighbors app, a hooded thief slowly walks up to a parked car and opens the front side door. The burglar then appears to turn on a light to look through the car for valuables.

The homeowner submitted the video to Neighbors on Thursday with the address of the incident and the message, "They continued across the street and into their cars."

If you have any information on this incident, please call the Rockford Police Department at 779-500-6555.

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The insurance company Nationwide has a list of tips and tricks to help prevent car break-ins.

• Always try to avoid leaving valuables in plain sight inside your car.
• If you'll be away from your car after dark, park in a well-lit area or near a streetlight.
• Always lock your doors and roll up your windows when you park.
• Use a variety of security measures, such as mechanisms that lock the steering wheel, to protect your car and alert thieves that you've taken extra steps.

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