The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has issued a Community Alert targeting the residents of Ogden, Harrison, and Austin districts. They are sounding the alarm over a recent spike in automobile thefts and vehicle hijackings according to official statements released yesterday.
With citizens cozying up and warming their vehicles to combat the freeze, the police provide everyone with ways to take precaution. CPD's alert was explicit: "Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving."
The CPD added that even a locked vehicle can be stolen. The alert presses further, urging the public to avoid leaving valuables, activate alarms, and install steering wheel locks as supplementary armor in this urban battlefield.
The CPD advises extra vigilance after dusk, saying, "Be particularly cautious at night about where you park your car."
For more details on preventative measures and up-to-date community alerts, stay engaged with CPD reports.
