Car Break-In/Theft: Villas West 8/2/2015

Car break-ins/thefts where reported by at least 5 homeowners living on SW 111th LN.  The events occurred on the night of 8/2/2015.  In all instances, it seems that the owners did not have their cars locked.  The individual(s) responsible for these thefts rummaged through the cars glove compartments and other spaces and took random items of little or no value except in one case where a gas card was taken and used later the next day.

Don't become a victim.  Homeowners are asked that they check their cars are locked and ensure that items of value are not left in their cars before turning in for the night. The individuals responsible are looking for easy targets.  Although some of the stolen items seem inconsequential, there is a possibility that the some of the items taken could be used to commit identity theft.  If you were a car theft victim, please take the time to file a police report.  We know that calling police to file report can be time consuming, however Miami Dade County Police now allow you to file a report for certain types of crimes online.  Click Here if you need to file a police report.  If a report is not filed, there is no way that police can establish trends to help mitigate these types of crimes.

Please speak with your neighbors to pass on this information as some folks do not have access to email or internet and would otherwise never know that activity is occurring. Please be sure to also let us know once you have reported an incident to Police so we can spread the word to other residents.  

It goes without saying that if suspicious activity is occurring on or around the property, residents are urged to please contact Police immediately by calling their non emergency number at (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423).  If you believe that a crime is in progress, please call 911.  Do not attempt contact with any person engaging in suspicious activity and instead let Police handle the situation.