PPT Item # 8 - Wildrose Ave. Vehicle Burglary Update

Powerpoint Wildrose Ave. Vehicle Burglary Incident

1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Presented by:
Rick Pruitt
Police Chief
STAFF REPORT TO DISCUSS VEHICLE BURGLARIES,
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, AND PREVENTATIVE
MEASURES
ITEM # 8
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

2. SUMMARY
Briefing on a vehicle burglary incident occurring
on September 15
th
during late night hours
Vehicle burglaries are occurring at a record
setting pace in the San Antonio Metroplex
Common factors contributing to vehicle
burglaries
Vehicle burglary prevention

3. BACKGROUND
Vehicle burglars active in the 200 blk. Wildrose
on September 15
th
at approximately 3:00 a.m.
Burglars interrupted by homeowners
Warning shots were fired by one burglary
suspect, one striking the 16-year-old driver of
their escape vehicle
Vehicle crashed into a tree a short distance away

4. BACKGROUND
Investigators have obtained the names of the two
burglars checking vehicles; both 17 years old; long
history of thefts
The driver was placed on a new probation in
Juvenile Court in early September; long history of
thefts
Additional charges will be filed against all for the
stolen vehicle

5. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Common factors lending to the increase are
unlocked vehicles and the high value targets left
in open view
New open carry laws provide a higher volume
of handguns left in vehicles
Vehicles keys and fobs left in unlocked vehicles

6. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Total Vehicle
BurglaryIncidents
Multiple Vehicle
EnteredUnlocked Vehicles
VehiclesStolen –
Keys InsideHandguns Stolen
40 6 35 5 3
Jugging Residential
PublicParking
Areas
2 34 6

7. PREVENTION
Remove or hide all valuables BEFORE reaching your
destination
Do not stop between the bank and the destination where
funds will be delivered
Fully close windows and lock the vehicle
Set the alarm
Do not hide keys outside the vehicle or behind the fuel
door

8. PREVENTION
Do not leave firearms in vehicles
Console lock boxes, dashboard compartments, etc. are
easily defeated
Most effective are heavy metal lock boxes that mount
between the seat frame and floor or by braided metal
cable
Heavy enough not to be pried open with a screwdriverRight to Carry –Duty to Secure