Auto burglary prevention tips
› Remove valuables. If that’s not an option put them in the trunk of the car› Close windows and lock doors› Do not leave keys in vehicle› Do not leave garage door opener in plain view› Park in well-lit areas, if possible› Park where your car will be often and easily viewed (natural surveillance)› Park in your garage if you have one and be sure to lock garage doors› Use a car alarm› Remove “pull-out” style radio faceplates› Report suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood to police› Always remember if you see something, say somethingSource: CPD
Police have arrested three men they believe are responsible for at least 45 car burglaries in Chattanooga during the last two months.
Arthur Donahue, 26; George Condra, 25; and Steven Anderson, 35, were each arrested on a slew of charges ranging from theft to carjacking on Sept. 15.
Investigators believe Donahue and Condra worked together to burglarize cars in Hixson, Tiftonia, East Brainerd, North Georgia and downtown Chattanooga. Anderson apparently worked alone.
Police said the men stole credit cards and later used those credit cards at stores and ATMs, which allowed investigators to pull photos and video of the men and tie them to the crimes.