Lenexa, Kansas Police Warning: Car Break-Ins Trending

The peaceful suburbs of Johnson County suffer an uptick in criminality and property crime very much like KC proper . . . 

Here's a bit of advice about keeping safe in local places where locals once lived carefree . . . Check-it:

Police stress that this sense of security is exactly what criminals exploit. Lenexa Police Public Information Officer Danny Chavez said thieves specifically target parks, community pools, and other public spaces where visitors often leave their belongings inside vehicles.

“It really doesn’t matter if your car is locked,” Chavez said. “They will break a window, and that’s what happened this week.”

Authorities advise residents to never leave purses, wallets, or bags inside their vehicles. If bringing a purse is necessary, police recommend locking it in the trunk before arriving at the park.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

'They will break a window': Lenexa Police warn of car break-ins at local parks

Lenexa Police warn residents at local parks after car break-ins occurred.