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Released: May 20, 2014 - Tuesday, 03:03 PM

Thefts from Vehicles

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: Several incidents in the last monthPlace of Occurrence: Rural San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach areas​​ Victim Information: ​N/A​​ Suspect Information: ​N/A​​ The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has received a number of reports of thefts from vehicles in the rural area of San Luis Obispo and in Avila Beach. More than a dozen such incidents have been reported in the past month. All of the thefts are the result of people leaving their vehicles unlocked and their valuables in plain view. Many of the items stolen include computer tablet devices, personal electronics and cash.
The Sheriff's Office offers a few tips to help residents protect their property:
1. Keep your vehicle locked at all times.
2. Avoid leaving valuables inside the vehicle where someone can easily spot them.
3. Report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency. ​​