The Wichita Falls Police Department has received numerous burglary of a vehicle reports where the victim vehicle was unlocked. The WFPD would like to remind people that one of the best ways to help prevent from becoming a victim of vehicle burglary is to simply lock your vehicles, and a special reminder to not leave unsecured firearms in your vehicle. Also, if you see something or someone suspicious in your neighborhoods, contact police.
Take, Lock, Hide. The basic crime fighting tool to help reduce vehicle burglaries.
Lock your vehicle. It takes seconds to break a window, but doing so makes noise – and criminals hate making noise.
Hide valuables from sight, or take items with you. If a criminal doesn’t see anything, they’re less likely to break in, and will move on. Park in areas that are not secluded. Well lit parking lots, with good “sight lines”, make it more likely your vehicle is visible to the general public. Aftermarket car stereos; consider models with removable face plates. Take the face plate with you when you leave your vehicle. Record serial numbers of property you may leave inside your vehicle. If stolen, it makes it more likely the suspect, if he tries to pawn, will be identified.
There is no 100% fool-proof way to prevent all crime. You can make yourself less likely to be a victim of a burglary. Simply locking your vehicle and removing property from inside is half the battle.
On March 18, at 5:15 pm, officers with the Wichita Falls Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 blk of Kenley for a disturbance. The parties separated after the situation was calmed down. Some went inside the residence and the suspect, Tyler Sims, began to walk away. As the officers walked back to their vehicles Sims turned around and came walking back to the residence. Sims then pulled out his cell phone and called 911 asking for two new officers because he was about to kill the two that were there. The officers, overhearing this threat, arrested Sims after a brief physical struggle. Sims was charged with Terroristic Threat Against a Public Servant.
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As the morning temperatures continue to get colder the Wichita Falls Police Department would like to remind drivers not to leave their cars running and unattended. In most cases not only is this against the law but it will also increase your chances of becoming a victim of theft or burglary.
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Come on out tomorrow October 5th from 8 am to 9:30 am to Frank & Joe’s Coffee House located at 2919 Bob Ave in Parker Square to celebrate national Coffee with a Cop week. Meet officers with your department, drink coffee, ask questions and build relationships.