Wakefield Police Warn Residents About Uptick In Car Break-Ins

WAKEFIELD, MA — The Wakefield Police Department has issued a warning to residents following a rash of recent car break-ins.

Police posted the following on Facebook:

Motor vehicle break-ins have been on the rise lately, and the biggest deterrent is simple: lock your vehicle doors.

Most of the break-ins reported in Wakefield have involved vehicles that were left unlocked.

Please remember:

• Lock your vehicle every time
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight
• Do not leave personal items in your vehicle

If you see anything suspicious, please call 911.

Lock it or lose it!