Parkland Beware...Car Burglary Rises!

It seems that Parkland has become victim to car burglaries.
The city of Parkland recorded the following stats:

• In 2005 the city recorded 64 car burglaries
• In 2006 the city recorded 87 car burglaries
• In 2007 there were 62 car burglaries recorded up until July 31
• Car Burglaries, in 2006, made up 37% of crime in Parkland
• In 2006, unlocked cars made up 80% of car burglaries

When compared to the same period in 2006, that's a 21% increase. According to the Coral Springs Forum, Paul O'Connell, a Parkland police chief, said that car burglaries are majority of crime for the city.

During a four-week operation, Parkland police surveillanced in undesignated cars. City officials are talking to residents to lock their cars.

The good thing is Parkland's overall crime is down b y 3.4%.

This should be something that all car owners should be aware about because it is not only happening in the city of Parkland, but in communities nearby.