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[quote=Anonymous]A DC police officer told my neighbor to beware of a spike in thefts from parked autos.  More autos are parked on the streets now, for extended periods.  It’s not unusual to see unfamiliar people walking streets slowly, just to get out of the house, nor is it unusual to see people wearing masks.  Both are perfect cover for thieves looking to break into cars.  It’s also like the holiday season for package thieves.  More people are getting groceries and other packages delivered, and Instacart and other deliverers don’t drive marked vehicles or wear uniforms.  In other words, persons who are coming onto porches in search of packages to steal could easily be mistaken for legitimate delivery people and not attract the attention of neighbors.  In short, there are more packages to steal and more “cover” for thieves to steal them.  And everyone is trying to keep distant from one another.  In these conditions, be extra observant.  It’s unfortunate that crooks exploit a situation like this, but they do.[/quote]

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