‘Tis the season for more larcenies and scam attempts, according to Town of Newburgh police.
Authorities are warning residents that they see an uptick in crime during the holidays.
They say they have already had several burglaries of homes, and a large increase of car larcenies.
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In response, the department has increased marked and unmarked patrol units, but they say it’s impossible to be everywhere, especially within the concealment of darkness.
They report the one common factor they see in the car larcenies is that all the vehicles are being left unlocked. They recommend you Lock your vehicles and don’t leave valuables in your car, even if just a few hours. Cameras and or lights (especially motion lights) are good additional security. Remember, if someone gains access to your car, it’s possible they have access to your house if you have a garage door opener or leave keys in the vehicle.
Authorities are also warming that package thefts rise during this season. Thieves are walking onto properties, grabbing packages that are left by UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and other delivery services. Though this is happening at all times of day, with darkness arriving before some get home from work, cameras and lighting will again add as a deterrent and possible retrieval of the merchandise.
Also, scams increase during the holiday season. Here are some common scams:
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