Durango Police urge residents to take steps to curb rising vehicle theft

Durango Police Department urges residents to take these precautions to protect their property and help curb the rising trend of vehicle theft.

Park in safe, well-lit areas.If valuables must be kept in a vehicle, hide them from view.Lock cars and close windows. Keep all vehicle keys secured.Secure firearms so they cannot be stolen or accessed by unauthorized people.Do not leave vehicles running unattended.Report suspicious activity by calling 911 for emergencies or 385-2900 for non-emergencies.For more information, contact Ray Shupe at 375-4771 or Ray. [email protected].