Police receive reports of stolen property from more than 30 unlocked vehicles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 21, 2009

CARY, NC – The Town of Cary Police Department seeks your help in identifying and locating two suspects who allegedly broke into more than 30 unlocked vehicles near Electra Drive in northern Cary between 11 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 and 3 a.m. on Monday, September 21. Two suspects went through the area and tried the locks on several vehicles; they then stole items from unlocked vehicles. Some of the stolen property was recovered as the suspects fled the scene and has been returned to the owners.

The suspects are described as two white males. One suspect is between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, 175-180 pounds with a light colored beard, fair skin, sandy blond hair and was last seen wearing a white and green ball cap, white t-shirt, blue denim jeans with a black backpack.

The second suspect is between 5 feet 8 inches tall and 5 feet 10 inches tall, 160-165 pounds with a darker complexion than the other suspect and dark-colored hair; the second suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing.

“We are asking anyone with any information to contact us immediately,” said Don Hamilton, the police captain for District 1. “We also remind citizens to lock their vehicles, which can help deter these types of crimes.”

To help prevent these types of crimes, the Town of Cary Police Department reminds drivers to:

• Never leave a firearm in an unattended vehicle.

• Park in well lighted areas.

• Always roll up the windows and lock the car, even when it is in front of your home.

• Hide items from view - If you have a trunk place these items there. If you have an SUV with an open back consider the glove box or other storage bin underneath the seats.

• Limit buying expensive items and leaving them in your car for long periods of time.

• Never leave GPS units/ mounts visible when vehicle is unattended.

• Remove after market stereo equipment from the dash.

• Take care not to leave personal identification in your vehicle.

• If you have an alarm on your vehicle – activate it before leaving your vehicle.

Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,500 for the arrest or indictment of those responsible for committing certain types of crimes. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E) or contact Sgt. Randy Byrd at (919) 380-2133; you may also visit www.carycrimestoppers.net. All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.

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