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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 1/10/2012
SUBJECT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Increase in Auto Thefts
BY: DPD Public Information Officer Jim Hansen
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Increase in Auto Thefts
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INCIDENT DATE: 1/10/2012
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth, MN
SUBJECT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Increase in Auto Thefts
BY: DPD Public Information Officer Jim Hansen
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Increase in Auto Thefts
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 1/10/2012
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth, MN
Over the past couple of months the Duluth Police Department has seen an increase in auto thefts. In a majority of the thefts, the victims have left their vehicles unlocked with the keys in the counsel.
The Duluth Police Department would like to remind citizens to use common sense when parking and exiting your vehicle:
- Always take your key, don’t leave it in or on your vehicle.
- Always close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Always keep you vehicle in your garage, if possible.
- Never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially where they can be seen.
If you have any information about auto thefts in the Duluth area, please contact the Duluth Police Department Property Crimes Unit at (218) 730-5160.