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A participant in the Facebook page Operation Crime Watch Lubbock <\/a>recently posted a Blink camera video that should serve as an important reminder to never leave valuables in your vehicle, particularly firearms.<\/p>\n Local Video Shows Thieves Breaking Into\u00a0 Cars<\/p>\n Watching the video below, there are a few important things to note. The thief doesn\u2019t do any hard work; he only breaks into the car that\u2019s unlocked, and he only tries the passenger side.<\/p>\n Read More: Every Man Executed Or Granted A Stay In Texas 2025<\/a><\/p>\n When he is successful in getting into the Chrysler, he looks in the glove box and the console- where most people leave things like cash, wallets, guns, etc. Then in an act of extreme jerkdom, he leaves the door open to drain the battery and ruin the victim\u2019s day further.<\/p>\n Lubbock Police Ask The Public\u2019s Help In Curbing Theft<\/p>\n Clearly, one of the best things you can do is ensure your vehicle is locked, and to never leave anything valuable in your car. If we all did these two simple things, we\u2019d put these scumbags out of business.<\/p>\n Read More: Texas Court Halts Execution Of Robert Roberson Amid Controversy<\/a><\/p>\n Vehicle Burglaries In Lubbock<\/p>\n 2024 was a big year for reported car thefts in Lubbock<\/a>, and I\u2019m sure when the numbers come in for 2025, they won\u2019t be pretty either. These numbers are from MAY <\/a>of 2024- so less than half a year\u2019s worth of break-ins:<\/p>\n In 2024 there have been 312 vehicle burglaries across Lubbock, in which 36 guns have been reported stolen. The Lubbock Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies across the area continue to ask for the public\u2019s help in combating these crimes by removing guns and other valuable items from their vehicles and locking them once they have left their vehicles. <\/p>\n That means on average every 9th car had a gun in it to steal. That\u2019s way too many people making that mistake. Take all valuables inside, and if its a gun, make sure you have it stored safely, especially if you have children.<\/p>\n A Reminder To Would-Be Car Thieves<\/p>\n While Texas Castle Law<\/a> does not specifically cover the burglary of an unoccupied vehicle, Texas juries tend to be sympathetic to those who feel like their life was put in danger during a robbery. Is anything in someone\u2019s car worth your life?<\/p>\n Highest Paying Hourly Jobs in Texas You Should Know AboutGallery Credit: Chaz Photo by Patty Brito<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>Registered Nurses $51.55\/hrHigh demand statewide. Pays strong, especially in major hospital systems and fast-growing metro areas.
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