CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police are trying to identify a man who was involved in the burglary of five unlocked vehicles in the area of Shadowlawn Ct. and Ambleside Dr.
The burglaries occurred during the early morning hours of Feb 6.
Around 3:30 a.m., a man actually witnessed a suspect entering a vehicle and thought it was the owner, but found out later that it was not. The suspect got away with some personal items, identification documents, and some electronic equipment.
Anyone with information can call Detective Beaubien at 931-648-0656 ext 5145, the TIPSLINE at 931-645-8477, or submit a tip anonymously at P3tips.com/591.
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.