Chicopee police warn residents of uptick in car break-ins

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Chicopee Police Department is warning residents about an uptick of cars left unlocked that were broken into recently.

Police say that over the past two weeks, there have been a number of reported car break-ins and all of them were left unlocked. They say that suspects are walking through neighborhoods looking for vehicles that are unlocked.

The police shared a map of six pins identifying the following streets in the Chicopee Center area of reported incidents:

• Henry Harris Street
• Marion Street
• Brooks Ave
• Mellen Street
• Davenport Street
• Gilbert Ave

This serves as a reminder to lock your vehicles, even if they are in your driveway, and remove any valuables from your car. Mass.gov provides a list of tips to ensure your vehicle safety:

• Park in well-lit areas
• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park
• Hide valuables out of sight, such as in the glove box or trunk
• Do not leave your keys in your vehicle
• Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running
• Get a good car alarm
• Add a car-theft tracking device

Police urged residents to call them if they see anything suspicious.

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