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SALISBURY, MD - The Salisbury Police Department is warning the public of an increase in recent car break-ins. They are reminding people in the community to lock and secure their vehicles at all times. 

The Salisbury Police Department reports that there has been an increase in car break-ins. Law enforcement says break-ins are easy to prevent, and shares the following reminders: 

• Keep the interior of your car clean. Never leave valuables, including bags, purses, wallets, briefcases, laptops, cell phones, loose change, or anything that may appear valuable to a thief in plain view.

• Don’t leave your vehicle unattended (especially while running) for long periods of time

• Before leaving your car, always remove the keys, roll up the windows, lock the doors, and set the alarm (if you have one).

• Improve visibility of where your car is parked. Choose a well-lit, open space, and avoid parking near anything that limits visibility, like dumpsters, large vans or trucks, or wooded areas.

More break-in prevention tips can be found on The City of Salisbury's website

Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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