DCSO: Increase in auto burglaries in Stateline/Kingsbury area

Since August 24 there have been 13 burglaries with losses or attempted burglaries from unlocked cars in the lower Kingsbury and Stateline area of the South Shore. The crimes have been occurring in the dark hours to vehicles parked in driveways and on the street.

The losses include cash, wallets, a checkbook and and iPad. One witness reported seeing a white male 5’10, wearing shorts and a tee shirt wearing a baseball cap, carrying a backpack, trying to open a car door on a surveillance recording.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and residences to prevent this type of crime.

One witness reported seeing on a surveillance recording of a white male 5’10, wearing shorts and a tee shirt wearing a baseball cap, carrying a backpack, trying to open a car door.

The best prevention to these crimes is to lock your car doors. Be aware of suspicious persons in the neighborhood, and call Douglas County Sheriff’s Office if you see someone suspicious at (775)782-5126 or 911 if you see a crime occurring.