hello I'm Sergeant Pat Leahy with a Volusia County Sheriff's Office car burglaries are a crime of opportunity here are a few tips to avoid becoming a victim always keep your doors locked and your windows up remove valuables such as purses wallets money electronic devices and weapons from your vehicle or keep them out of sight by locking them in the trunk install an alarm system on your vehicle and at night always park in a well-lit area do not be an easy target follow these simple steps and you will reduce the chances you will be the victim of a senseless crime always report suspicious activity to the sheriff's office immediately criminals look for an easy opportunity take control of the situation by removing the opportunity you you