CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Three teens were charged Wednesday in connection to a string of recent vehicle burglaries and thefts in the Clarksville area.
Police said a 16-year-old male was charged with one count of vehicle burglary, a 17-year-old male was charged with vehicle burglary and motor vehicle theft, and another 16-year-old male was charged with two counts of motor vehicle theft.
All three were taken into custody and transported to a juvenile detention facility.
Six vehicles were stolen and 17 were burglarized over a four-day period. Many of the vehicles were left unlocked or running unattended.
CPD would like to emphasize the concept of Park Smart to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim:
First, LOCK YOUR VEHICLE- Always lock your car and close your windows, even for short periods of time, 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.