By MATT PIKE
As people celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, many will also begin their shopping to get ready for Christmas, taking advantage of deals.
St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster says be sure when you leave your car to go into a store, to keep any items you purchase out of sight while you shop
“If you go back to your car, put them in your trunk or somewhere where they’re out of sight,” Luster says on the KFEQmunnity. “Don’t put that $800 iPad in your passenger seat and leave it to go into the next store, you could just be inviting trouble, you’ll see a lot of people that engage in these thefts it’s a crime of opportunity.”
Luster says these criminals will walk through parking lots looking for cars with items in plain view to steal from with how crowded lots are during holiday shopping.
Luster advises shoppers to stay as alert as possible while out doing that holiday shopping
“Always try to park in well-lit areas, be aware of your surroundings when you’re out there shopping in the holiday season, I think those are very, very important,” Luster says.
Luster also reminds drivers that during the holiday weekend roads are going to be even busier than normal, so to be cautious and alert while going back and forth this Thanksgiving.
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