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Lock It and Stop It

Feb 24th, 2017

The Mobile Police Department once again warns citizens to lock their vehicles to stop thieves from stealing guns. From 2014 to 2017, a total of 126 vehicle burglaries have occurred during the first week of Mardi Gras throughout the city. Every vehicle was found unlocked, except one. These stolen guns are being used to commit crimes, some violent and some deadly.

Citizens are urged to lock their vehicles and secure their weapons to help prevent crime and save lives.

Total # of Vehicle Burglaries from 2014 to 2017, during first week of Mardi Gras

Year

# of Unlocked Vehicle Burglaries

# of Guns Stolen

2017

44

13

2016

29

2

2015

27

4

2014

26

4