Police: Keep Your Vehicle Safe During the Holidays

TYLER — ‘Tis the season for vehicle break-ins. According to KETK, Tyler police say you need to take precautions to keep your vehicle safe. Police have been issuing windshield report cards for years on how “burglar-friendly” your car is. But Officer James McCraw says you need to be especially careful this time of year. He says if your windows are up, your car is locked, and your stuff is hidden, you get a passing grade — but if not, you’ll get a notice marked “fail.” McCraw emphasizes that the report card is not a ticket — just a friendly reminder to guard yourself against theft. He suggests hiding your property or taking it out of the vehicle altogether. McCraw adds that it’s a good idea to start writing down the serial numbers of your valuable items so that if you do lose something, it can be tracked down later and returned to you.