St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Numerous Thefts

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous thefts from motor vehicles throughout St. Mary’s County.

Items stolen include purses and wallets, money, cell phones, navigation systems and electronic devices such as IPODS and MP3 players.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office asks citizens to take the following precautions in securing vehicles:

1.    Lock your vehicle
2.    Make sure windows are complete up and secure
3.    Lock passenger compartments inside of your vehicle such as the glove box and center console
4.    Never leave valuable items in plain view.  Remove the items from the vehicle or secure them in the trunk
5.    Park in well lit areas

Be aware of the surrounding areas and report any suspicious activity.