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Area leaders examine the State of the County
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Third-party candidate Baldwin campaigns in Aiken
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Troopers reach out past state borders
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City man charged with gun violations
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Bridgestone celebrates first decade
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South Aiken, Aiken seniors exceed national SAT averages
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Schools roll out red carpet awards
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Irish gospel star Robin Mark to perform free concert here
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ACP sets auditions
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Reunions for Aug. 27
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Police watch for vandalism as rivals' game approaches
8/26/2008 9:02 PM
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Two weeks after his acquittal, man again arrested
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County considers shelter expansion
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Loaned executives help bring professional clout to United Way
8/25/2008 8:46 PM
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Local news in brief for Aug. 26
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Officer cleared after fatal pursuit
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Woman discovers, cares for conjoined baby turtles
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Thefts prompt police to warn citizens
7/9/2008 12:26 AM
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By KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
Aiken Public Safety officers find themselves routinely investigating a rash of car break-ins in pockets throughout town, inevitably finding that in most cases the thieves aren't as much breaking into the cars as lifting unlocked door handles and letting themselves in.
When there has been an actual break-in, more often than not, police learn the victim left a purse or wallet in plain sight.
Again this week, a number of thefts from cars were reported, this time on the City's Southside and in broad daylight, said Aiken Public Safety Lt. David Turno.
Police, on Tuesday, said they were still tallying up what was stolen.
In a handful of the most recent thefts, items were stolen from cars parked behind Gold's Gym and at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, the lieutenant said.
Often times residents will look out for their personal safety while walking the track, keeping headphones low and walking during the daylight hours, but then leave their vehicles unlocked.
If you know you are going to exercise, police remind residents to take as little with them as possible.
Leave the purse at home.
Take your keys and ID and possibly a cellular phone with you and lock up the car.
In recent years, investigators have used bait cars and increased patrols when break-ins have escalated.
Despite the popular thought that the thefts follow a pattern or increase around certain holidays, Turno said there is rarely any other reason than opportunity.
"The best advice is to lock up," Turno said.
The lieutenant added that Aiken Public Safety notifies the public when there is a crime surge to remind residents they need to lock up. But, in time people forget and fall back into their old habits, making them the perfect prey for thieves.
"If you see suspicious behavior don't hesitate to call law enforcement," Turno reminds.
Aiken Public Safety can be reached at 642-7620, but police encourage residents to dial 911 if they spot something out of the ordinary.
Contact Karen Daily at kdaily@aikenstandard.com
7/9/2008 12:26 AM
0 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friendBy KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
Aiken Public Safety officers find themselves routinely investigating a rash of car break-ins in pockets throughout town, inevitably finding that in most cases the thieves aren't as much breaking into the cars as lifting unlocked door handles and letting themselves in.
When there has been an actual break-in, more often than not, police learn the victim left a purse or wallet in plain sight.
Again this week, a number of thefts from cars were reported, this time on the City's Southside and in broad daylight, said Aiken Public Safety Lt. David Turno.
Police, on Tuesday, said they were still tallying up what was stolen.
In a handful of the most recent thefts, items were stolen from cars parked behind Gold's Gym and at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, the lieutenant said.
Often times residents will look out for their personal safety while walking the track, keeping headphones low and walking during the daylight hours, but then leave their vehicles unlocked.
If you know you are going to exercise, police remind residents to take as little with them as possible.
Leave the purse at home.
Take your keys and ID and possibly a cellular phone with you and lock up the car.
In recent years, investigators have used bait cars and increased patrols when break-ins have escalated.
Despite the popular thought that the thefts follow a pattern or increase around certain holidays, Turno said there is rarely any other reason than opportunity.
"The best advice is to lock up," Turno said.
The lieutenant added that Aiken Public Safety notifies the public when there is a crime surge to remind residents they need to lock up. But, in time people forget and fall back into their old habits, making them the perfect prey for thieves.
"If you see suspicious behavior don't hesitate to call law enforcement," Turno reminds.
Aiken Public Safety can be reached at 642-7620, but police encourage residents to dial 911 if they spot something out of the ordinary.
Contact Karen Daily at kdaily@aikenstandard.com
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