Clarksdale Police reporting sometime after 10 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 27, a vehicle in the 100 block of Crestline saw someone gain entrance to a car and remove camera equipment and Apple computer software.
There was no force entrance noticed and the complainant is unsure if his doors were locked or not. This incident is under investigation by the Clarksdale Police Department.
Clarksdale Assistant Chief Fernando Harris has asked anyone with information about this incidents 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.
Residents are also reminded that while Clarksdale no longer has a blanket curfew, juveniles are not to be out from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and parents or guardians or adults with them can be fined for curfew violation of youth in their care or in their car.
Tips to stopping auto burglary
The Clarksdale Police Department is offering the following tips to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of auto burglary.
• Lock your vehicle. Over half of all vehicles burglarized or stolen were left unlocked. This includes both day and night and in your own home driveway.
• Do not leave valuables in plain view.
• Park in well-lit areas. Two things burglars don’t like – lights and witnesses.
• Do not leave personal identifying papers in car. While motorist are required to present insurance and title info, do not store originals in your car. Keep a copy in your wallet next to your driver’s license.
