The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating the theft of a purse from an automobile on the western edge of the city earlier this week.
Police were called to the 500 block of Colonial Drive at 9:11 a.m. Thursday and Brian Fyfe told investigators he was getting into his vehicle Thursday morning when he noticed the door open on his wife's 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The door on a 2020 Jeep Cherokee was also discovered open by investigators.
The purse and a pair of sunglasses were reported missing and Investigator G. Johnson was assigned the case.
The Clarksdale Police Department is asking you to help deter auto burglaries by following theses tips:
1. LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS. Most of our car burglaries are done on unlocked cars. Locking your car doors is the most effective way to prevent your vehicle from becoming a target for thieves.
2. DO NOT leave items of value in your car. If there is nothing of value in plain view, the thief will move onto the next target.
3. REPORT IT. If you are a victim of car burglary, even if nothing is stolen, please, report it. By reporting the incident, you could help us solve a crime!
If you observe suspicious activity in your neighborhood like a car driving slow and someone walking next to it lifting door handles or looking into car windows, IMMEDIATELY report it by calling 911. Many criminal cases have been solved because citizens have taken the initiative to call 911 to report the in-progress crime. Calling the police can make a difference!
Clarksdale Assistant Chief Vince Ramirez has asked anyone with information about this incident to call the Clarksdale Police Department at 621-8156, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or simply dial 911. All calls remain anonymous and cash is paid to those providing information that leads to solving a crime.
Shots Fired
The Clarksdale Police Department has responded to the following reports of shots fired:
· Bolivar Street – nothing found.
· Sunflower Avenue - nothing found.
Police are asking residents to call them immediately when they hear shots fired in their neighborhood, give a location of where the shot came from and police will respond to the scene and check for evidence.
