Does it feel like crime is much more prevalent these days than it ever used to be? Criminals seem to be getting bolder and not really caring much about the consequences. Amherst police are now warning people that if they live in Amherst or if they’re coming there for any other reason, they will need to keep all of their valuables out of sight.
Police warn people to hide their belongings when they’re not in the car
You may have seen the posts on social media from people and police about keeping your vehicle doors locked. While they’re still encouraging people to do that, now, they’re telling people that our cars are pretty easy targets, and we need to take the extra step to keep our valuables out of view from possible thieves.
Reminder from Amherst Police We’ve seen a recent increase in incidents where suspects are breaking vehicle windows to steal valuables. These are not related to unlocked cars — in many cases, windows are being smashed even when the vehicle is locked.While you can’t always… pic.twitter.com/dwNQa3zVPG
— Amherst Police NY (@amherstpoliceny) September 29, 2025
Remember to do these three things to minimize your risk
They add that there’s no real way to guarantee that your car won’t be broken into, but that you can certainly minimize your risk of having items stolen if you follow these three rules:…