Officials from the Richmond Police Department are urging citizens to remember to lock their vehicles following a sudden rise of reported thefts.
Police say that firearms in particular account for a sizable portion of the items stolen from vehicles, and remind car owners to remove any valuable items from their vehicle and to lock the doors whenever they leave them unattended.
If you are the victim of a theft or have information about thefts in your area, you can contact the Richmond Police Department at (859) 623-1163 or Dispatch at (859) 624-4776.
