Jeffrey Winn: Although we do not have any concrete evidence that they are all related, we cannot say for certain at this time that they are related, however because of the higher than usual amount of incidents, and because there were vehicle in close proximity to each other, we believe it is likely that they are related.
We understand that the video shows the suspect casing and then breaking into the vehicle, grabbing contents and immediately fleeing in a vehicle.
Winn: At this time, I do not have the information on this.
Winn: Our records management system does not break things down to separate and distinguish between Theft from a vehicle and just a Theft case.
There generally are no “specific” areas where vehicles can be broken into, however anyplace where a vehicle is parked in close proximity with a lot of other vehicles, such as hotel/motel parking lots, the mall or store parking lots and/or rest stops or parks, especially if those are in a secluded area can become prime targets.
The suspects vary, but generally they are persons who have a drug addiction problem, and they are trying to steal things they can sell for money so they can support their habit.
That is why it is important for our citizens to watch their neighborhood and to call LCPD when they see someone or something suspicious going on so we can check it out.
I think the general public would be very surprised to know that there are a lot of people out walking around in neighborhoods and such late at night or early in the morning hours.
Winn: This is difficult to answer because it is a complicated problem, but generally depends on the severity of the crime / theft amount / damage amount etc.
It boils down to making your car less inviting and a harder target, so the would-be thief moves on to an easier target.
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