Virginia Vale Community Association

Recommendations from District 3 Police

Oct 19, 2005

Follow these simple steps and you can help us prevent vehicle and property theft in Denver.Lock your vehicle and take the keys with you,
Remember to lock the trunk, the hatchback or tailgate of a station wagon or sport utility vehicle (SUV).

Don?’t leave motor vehicle registration, insurance policies, credit cards, or other important papers anywhere in your vehicle.

Never hide a second set of keys in your vehicle. Extra keys can easily be found if a thief takes time to look. Store a spare key in your wallet.

If possible, avoid parking next to vans, pick-ups, and other large vehicles. These large vehicles can ?“hide?” your vehicle and make it more difficult for others to observe.
Lock your vehicle and take the keys with you,
Remember to lock the trunk, the hatchback or tailgate of a station wagon or sport utility vehicle (SUV).

Periodically check your license plates to make sure they haven?’t been stolen, switched, or altered.

Leave your valuables (radar detectors, cellular phones, compact disc players, etc.) at home, or keep them out of sight in your vehicle. Lock any loose items or property in your trunk

Record the following information from your vehicle and keep it with you:
?· Make, model, color and year
?· Registration/license plate number
?· Vehicle identification number (vin)
?· Name of insurance company and agent
?· Engine size
?· Any peculiarities (dents, pin stripes, etc.)
Report suspicious people or vehicles to the Police Department

(720) 913 - 2000 or 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Emergency