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Albany Police Warn about Car Thieves and Their Latest Targets
Thieves in Albany targeting certain drivers
How many times have you gotten out of the car - while it was still running - and said to yourself, "It'll be fine, I'll be out in a second...I'm just running into the store real quick!"
It's never a good idea to leave your keys in the car, or have it running while it's unattended, but at some point, we've all been guilty of it.
More than likely, your car was there when you got back, but police in Albany reminded drivers that leaving your car running while it's unattended is not only unlawful but worse, you could be left in the dust.
Uber Eats, Grub Hub, and Door Dash drivers
Police in Albany sent out a community reminder on Monday warning drivers that thieves in the Albany area are targeting food delivery drivers.
Here's what Albany Police posted to Facebook on Monday:
"We continue to receive reports of stolen vehicles in our community, many of which have been left running unattended or had keys in them. In some incidents, we have had reports of Uber Eats, Grub Hub, and Door Dash vehicles being stolen" and they offered the following tips to prevent your car from being stolen.
- Police remind drivers that they should not leave their vehicles running unattended.
- Drivers should not leave their keys in the ignition or a spare key inside their vehicle.
- Please prevent yourself from becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft and shut your vehicle off, take your keys with you, and lock your vehicle.
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