MONROE, Conn. — Police say thieves usually move on from locked vehicles without valuables in clear view, instead opting to search for an easier target. Yet most thefts reported in Monroe are from unlocked cars, with auto thefts occurring when the keys are left inside.
The Monroe Sun has included these details in police reports to explain how a vehicle was entered, but also to remind readers to be vigilant, remembering to lock their doors and either take their valuables with them or hide it from clear view.
But this reporting also has the unintended consequence of embarrassing the victims, who are called out by people on social media for being “stupid” with some commenters implying they deserved it. No one deserves to be victimized.
What do you think? Participate in The Sun’s poll to express your opinion on this issue. On Sunday, I will look at the results and go with the majority opinion going forward.
Thefts from Vehicles Poll
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how about we freeze taxes thats more important keys left in car..hey you cant fix stupid.
FREEZE the spending in Monroe
Last year a family member’s car was broken into at the Great Hollow Lake parking lot. The car was locked, and in fact the lock was broken to gain entry, yet the police report stated that it was unlocked . My family member went to the police department to file a report and the officer said that he didn’t need to take a look at the lock. It cost $600 to have the lock replaced. I have to wonder that if by reporting that the vehicles are unlocked it changes the type of crime and the crime statistics. Since the police report stated that the car was unlocked, The Sun incorrectly reported that the car was unlocked.