Concord police are sounding the alarm after a run of home break-ins and car crimes that has them watching Hondas, Acuras and Lexuses a lot more closely. In a community alert issued yesterday, the Concord Police Department warned of a recent uptick in residential burglaries, vehicle break-ins, and attempted vehicle thefts across the city.
Investigators say thieves are homing in on those vehicles as well as pickup and contractor trucks, often swiping tools and construction equipment left inside. Officers are urging residents to stick to the basics to make life harder for thieves: lock doors, remove keys and key fobs, park in well-lit areas or in a secured garage, and call police right away if anything seems off. They are also reminding the public that 9-1-1 is strictly for emergencies.
The warning went out on the department's official Facebook page, where the post bluntly notes that criminals are targeting those vehicle types and lays out prevention tips, according to the Concord Police Department. The department recommends steering wheel locks, GPS tracking devices, vehicle alarms and security cameras, and it again stresses a simple rule many people still ignore: never leave keys or key fobs sitting in a car. Homeowners and contractors are also asked to pull tools and equipment out of trucks when parked and to use secured garages whenever possible.
City Data Shows Vehicle Thefts Remain Common
Concord's online crime dashboard shows that auto-related reports have not let up this year. In January, the system logged 34 motor-vehicle thefts and 58 thefts from motor vehicles. By April, there were still 23 motor-vehicle thefts and 34 thefts from motor vehicles, according to the city's crime and incident data. That month-by-month pattern helps explain why police are pushing this alert now and adjusting patrols to keep a closer eye on auto-related crimes. For non-emergency tips, residents can call Concord PD dispatch at (925) 671-3333; in an emergency, they should dial 9-1-1.
How Residents And Contractors Can Respond
The department's alert spells out practical steps that can make a real difference: lock all vehicle doors and windows, pull tools and valuables out of vehicles, never leave keys or key fobs inside, and consider steering wheel locks, GPS trackers and alarm systems. Those same measures are reiterated in the social media post, according to the Concord Police Department. Recent local coverage shows that Concord officers also handled multiple burglaries and related arrests in early June, underscoring the broader pattern detectives are investigating, as reported by Claycord.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact Concord Police non-emergency dispatch at 925-671-3333 or to submit an anonymous tip at 925-603-5836 through the Concord Police website. If you see a crime unfolding or feel you are in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately.
