Glens Falls Police Investigating Stolen Items from Unlocked Vehicles

The Glens Falls Police Department continues to receive and investigate a significant number of reports of items being stolen from unlocked motor vehicles over the last few weeks… These incidents have been taking place at night, and coincide with a typical pattern seen this time of the year.

“We see this every Spring,” stated Chief Jarred Smith.  “There’s a rise in items stolen from unlocked motor vehicles overnight… The subjects who are responsible will attempt to see if a vehicle is locked or not. If the vehicle is locked, they typically move on… It is very rare that we receive any reports of forced entry or windows being broken in any investigation like this.”

Smith went on to say, “If a motor vehicle is left unlocked, the subject(s) will enter, search, and steal any valuables left inside a vehicle before quickly moving on. These types of crimes occur very quickly, making them very difficult to catch… Thus, we’re asking everyone within the city to lock your motor vehicles, and to remove any valuables from your vehicle anytime it will be left unattended.”

The Glens Falls Police Department is also asking for the public to check their web cameras and security video equipment, and if anything is found, to notify police immediately.

If you have any information, please contact Glens Falls Police at (518) 761-3840.