BPD: Numerous motor vehicle burglary reports recently

Posted on September 18, 2024
According to a BPD Facebook post, these vehicle burglaries recently occurred on the city’s east side. (WJBC file photo)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have recently received numerous reports regarding vehicle burglaries.

According to a BPD Facebook post, many of these burglaries recently occurred on the city’s east side.

Police are reminding residents to do the following:

👜 Remove valuables from vehicles

✅ Shut your garage doors

🔒 Lock your vehicles

🚨 Notify BPD immediately of any suspicious activity

You can learn more about police activity in your area by going to https://communitycrimemap.com/

BPD says if you have information on these thefts or other crimes, call them at 309-820-8888.

If you wish to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, please contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963 or email [email protected]. You can also text the number 847411 by texting the word “BPDTIPS”, then a space, followed by your tip information.

WJBC News can be reached at [email protected]

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