Crime is still heavy in the shopping districts bordering Madison Park and Montclaire. Auto breaks ins, and numerous shoplifting cases in the retail district, plus 1 purse snatching down on South near E. Woodlawn.
Just be alert when out shopping. Don't leave packages visible in your autos. Don't put packages in your autos, and go back in stores shopping. Make sure to take all valuables out of your autos and lock the doors.
It really only takes a second to smash and grab.
