The Gurnee Police Department encourages residents to take simple steps to help keep valuables and personal property secure while parked at home, work or in the community.
The Lock, Take, Hide initiative focuses on reducing vehicle burglaries and theft opportunities through everyday safety habits. Many vehicle burglaries occur when valuables are left visible or vehicles are left unlocked. Practicing simple prevention strategies can help reduce thefts and improve community safety.
Lock it
Always lock your vehicle, even when parked for a short period of time. Taking a few extra seconds to secure your vehicle can help prevent crimes of opportunity.
Take it
Whenever possible, remove valuables and important items from your vehicle before leaving it unattended. This includes wallets, electronics, bags, keys and other personal belongings.
Hide it
If items must remain inside your vehicle, store them out of sight before arriving at your destination. Keeping valuables hidden can help reduce the likelihood of theft.
Safety Tips:
- Lock vehicle doors and close windows
- Remove valuables from plain view
- Park in well-lit areas when possible
- Avoid leaving spare keys inside vehicles
- Store important items securely
- Report suspicious activity immediately