Pottawatomie Co. sees an increase in car break-ins

WAMEGO (KSNT) - Over the past week, Pottawatomie County has seen an increase in car break-ins.

This prompted the Wamego Police Department to make a Facebook posting warning resident's about potential burglaries.

While there have been no break-ins yet in Wamego, Police Chief Paul Schliffke said that when they begin happening in surrounding areas, they will more than likely begin seeing them in their city.

He wanted to let people know about this ongoing problem and also wanted them to know how to protect themselves from becoming a victim.

KSNT 27 News spoke to Schliffke about some ways to prevent break-ins from happening.

"First of all, lock your vehicle. One of the things that's very common about any vehicle burglaries, including these have been most of the vehicles have been unlocked," Schliffke said. "Secondly, don't leave valuables in sight in your vehicle."

Schliffke also said that it's extremely important to never leave a firearm in your vehicle. It is dangerous for the officers that respond to the scene and becomes very hard to track when it is stolen.

He said it's also important to file a police report if you were a victim of a break-in, even if nothing was taken.

Schliffke also said if you see any suspicious activity to report it to your local law enforcement immediately. It is important that they know where and when the break-ins are happening.

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