CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police said five vehicles were stolen at different locations throughout the city between February 21 and 25.

There was also an attempted vehicle theft during that same time period.

Five out of the six vehicles either were left unlocked with keys inside or left running and unattended.

The vehicles stolen were:

1. 2009 GMC Sierra, black, TX tag, BSL2752 left unlocked and running unattended in a hotel parking lot for a couple of minutes when stolen (pictured above).

2. 2016 Chevy Malibu, white, TN tag, 4K99C6 left unlocked and running unattended at a gas station for about five minutes when the owner saw the vehicle being driven away. It has since been recovered unoccupied by Montgomery County deputies in the Antioch Church Rd area.

3. 2017 RAM 1500, dark green, TN TEMPTAG, taken from a residential driveway, after keys were left inside and the vehicle unlocked.

4. 2013 Subaru Outback, silver, TN tag 2H96B4, parked in a residential driveway with spare keys inside and vehicle unlocked.

5. 2002 Saturn SL1, maroon, TN tag, BQP424 taken from a parking lot after keys were left inside and unlocked. It was recovered unoccupied.

6. Attempted theft of a 2002 Chevrolet pickup from a residential driveway by forced entry. There was also steering column and ignition mechanism damage.

If any of the stolen vehicles are spotted, please call 911.

Remember to PARK SMART:
Vehicle burglaries have been common in Clarksville in recent months, particularly due to unlocked vehicles. The Clarksville Police Department initiated the Park Smart program to remind the public to make safety a priority:

First, LOCK YOUR VEHICLE – always lock your car and close your windows, even for short periods, when your vehicle is unattended.

Second, SECURE YOUR VALUABLES – a vehicle becomes a desirable target when you leave purses, money, laptops, and cellphones visible to passersby. Also, leaving firearms inside of a vehicle overnight, unsecured or without some sort of positive control can be a formula for disaster.

Third, TAKE YOUR KEYS WITH YOU – never leave the key in the ignition or fob in the car when it is unattended or running.