Ballinger and Winters are seeing an uptick in vehicle burglaries this morning. Authorities say multiple cases have been reported, prompting this urgent plea: please make sure your vehicles are locked, and valuables are kept out of sight.
According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, over 65,000 vehicles are stolen and nearly 200,000 are burglarized each year statewide, with unlocked doors and keys left inside identified as leading factors. To protect your vehicle, experts recommend locking doors and windows, removing keys and key fobs, parking in well-lit areas, and hiding or taking valuables. Installing visible deterrents—like steering-wheel locks, immobilizers, alarms—or using VIN etching and GPS trackers can further deter thieves and aid recovery.
Stay vigilant, Ballinger and Winters, and take simple steps now to avoid
