NC National Forests Warns Visitors Not To Leave Valuables In Vehicles

Nine individuals from Gastonia, NC, and Greenville, SC, have been arrested and indicted recently for breaking and entering vehicles parked on the Pisgah National Forest throughout the spring and summer of this year and 2016. The break-ins mainly occurred at trailheads and developed recreation areas. Some vehicles had broken windows while others had broken locks. A few cars from which items were stolen had been left unlocked. Items stolen included cameras, backpacks, camping equipment, cash, debit/credit cards, purses, firearms, and personal identification. Forest visitors should leave valuables at home or if you have to bring them, take them with you when you leave the vehicle. At a minimum, valuables should be hidden in the trunk, under the seat, or elsewhere, and you should hide them before you approach your parking spot.



Jeff
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