{"id":61588,"date":"2025-02-04T17:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T22:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=61588"},"modified":"2025-02-04T17:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T22:08:16","slug":"genesee-county-city-of-batavia-police-provide-tips-to-prevent-vehicle-larcenies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/genesee-county-city-of-batavia-police-provide-tips-to-prevent-vehicle-larcenies\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/City of Batavia Police provide tips to prevent vehicle larcenies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Batavia Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and secure. As part of our ongoing efforts to prevent crime, we would like to remind residents and visitors to take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and valuables from larcenies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larcenies from vehicles are often crimes of opportunity, and by taking a few simple steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lock Your Vehicle<\/strong>: Always lock your vehicle doors, even when parked in your driveway or in a secured parking lot. This is the simplest and most effective way to prevent theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep Valuables Out of Sight<\/strong>: Do not leave any valuables such as purses, laptops, phones, or wallets in plain sight. This will make your vehicle a less appealing target for thieves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Park in Well-Lit Areas<\/strong>: Whenever possible, park your vehicle in well-lit areas, especially at night. This can help deter potential thieves and make it easier to identify any suspicious activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do Not Keep Spare Keys in the Vehicle<\/strong>: Avoid keeping spare keys in your vehicle, as this can make it easy for thieves to steal your vehicle or its contents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Report Suspicious Activity<\/strong>: If you notice any suspicious activity or individuals lurking around vehicles, report it to the Batavia Police Department immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these simple tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of larceny from a vehicle. Remember, it&#8217;s always better to be proactive and take steps to protect your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any information about larcenies from vehicles or have been a victim of such a crime, please contact the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350. Together, we can work to create a safer and more secure community for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sourced via CRIMEWATCH<small>\u00ae<\/small>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crimewatch.net\/us\/ny\/genesee\/batavia-pd\/138661\/post\/protect-your-vehicle-and-valuables-tips-prevent-larcenies\">https:\/\/crimewatch.net\/us\/ny\/genesee\/batavia-pd\/138661\/post\/protect-your-vehicle-and-valuables-tips-prevent-larcenies<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release The Batavia Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and secure. As part of our ongoing efforts to prevent crime, we would like to remind residents and visitors to take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and valuables from larcenies. Larcenies from vehicles are often crimes \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/genesee-county-city-of-batavia-police-provide-tips-to-prevent-vehicle-larcenies\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4705],"tags":[2057,1917],"class_list":["post-61588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city-of-batavia","tag-city-of-batavia-police","tag-larcenies-from-vehicles"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-g1m","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":38737,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/01\/04\/batavia-police-investigating-larcenies-from-unlocked-vehicles-citizens-advised-to-always-lock-their-vehicle-doors\/","url_meta":{"origin":61588,"position":0},"title":"BATAVIA\/Police investigating larcenies from unlocked vehicles\/citizens advised to always lock their vehicle doors","author":"aka","date":"January 4, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release JANUARY 4, 2023- The Batavia Police Department has recently been investigating a plethora of larcenies from vehicles in the city. These thefts have been occurring mainly in the overnight hours, and from (unfortunately)\u00a0unlocked\u00a0motor vehicles. Patrols remain vigilant in the overnight hours, and we are asking for assistance from\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Batavia-Police-badge.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":12694,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/12\/09\/batavia-larcenies-from-vehicles-and-stolen-vehicles\/","url_meta":{"origin":61588,"position":1},"title":"BATAVIA\/Larcenies from vehicles and stolen vehicles","author":"aka","date":"December 9, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Batavia Police Department has received multiple complaints of vehicle thefts, and larcenies from vehicles over the past couple weeks. With the holidays upon us, the Batavia Police Department would like to remind our citizens: -Lock your doors\/vehicles -Do not leave important items in your vehicle (wallets, presents,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Batavia-Police-badge.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":63687,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/14\/a-message-from-the-city-of-batavia-police-department-larceny-from-vehicle-prevention-protect-your-belongings\/","url_meta":{"origin":61588,"position":2},"title":"A message from the City of Batavia Police Department-Larceny from vehicle prevention: Protect your belongings","author":"aka","date":"April 14, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Provided by the City of Batavia Police Department As the weather warms up, the Batavia Police Department wants to remind residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles and valuables from larceny. With the increase in outdoor activities, it's essential to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent theft\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;City of Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"City of Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/city-of-batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Batavia-Police-badge.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":68488,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/genesee-county-thieves-target-unlocked-motor-vehicles-in-three-towns\/","url_meta":{"origin":61588,"position":3},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Thieves target unlocked motor vehicles in three towns","author":"aka","date":"September 25, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release On September 23, 2025, incidents of theft from unlocked motor vehicles were reported to the GeneseeCounty Sheriff's Office. The thefts occurred during the early morning hours in the Towns of Pavilion,Le Roy and Stafford. Items targeted were primarily loose change, credit cards and tools. 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All of the vehicles\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;LeRoy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"LeRoy","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/leroy\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Leroy-Police-badge.png?fit=480%2C480&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":43653,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/06\/20\/batavia-publics-assistance-needed-in-identifying-dwyer-stadium-smash-and-grab-suspect\/","url_meta":{"origin":61588,"position":5},"title":"BATAVIA\/Public&#8217;s assistance needed in identifying Dwyer Stadium &#8220;smash and grab&#8221; suspect","author":"aka","date":"June 20, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release On 06\/19\/2023, at about 7:48 PM,\u00a0Batavia Police\u00a0received a report of two larcenies from motor vehicles at Dwyer Stadium. Both cars had their windows smashed in and wallets stolen. 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