As the new year begins, Wildwood police are reminding residents to secure their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables in plain view. Officials say the reminders on social media posts come amid concerns about car thefts and vehicle break-ins, noting that such crimes can occur even in communities considered relatively safe. Police are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take basic precautions to reduce the risk of theft.
In a recent City of Wildwood social media dispatch, the City of Wildwood, MO - Government, posted some no-nonsense advice for citizens. They're not reinventing the wheel here; the tips are the basic lock your doors, don't leave your tech toys in view, keep the car keys on you—not in the car—sort of thing. It boils down to taking some rudimentary precautions, which could spare everyone a headache or five.
While these might be the usual suspects on any safety tip sheet, the Wildwood Police Precinct is tossing in some freebies that up the ante. In a move that's both old-school and practical, they're giving out complimentary Club steering wheel locks. Yes, those long, club-like contraptions that lock onto the wheel and are supposed to make thieves think twice.
Lighting is also on the agenda, with an emphasis on crowding cars into well-lit spaces like moths to a flame. Those dim, forlorn spots? They're out. And if you can swing it, tucking your vehicle into a locked garage is the gold standard. Got a tip on some shady goings-on? Then the number to ring is 911, no surprise there. It's all about community vigilance, at the end of the day—or night, when most of these sneaky crimes tend to happen.
