Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime, but if you leave GPS units, phones, purses, or other valuables in your vehicle, you are increasing the risk that you will be a victim of theft. BPD reports that most thefts from vehicles are the result of people leaving their car doors unlocked or leaving valuables in view where thieves can easily spot them. The message is, "If thieves see it, they will steal it." 67% of Burlington's reported breaking and entering of motor vehicles were committed on unlocked vehicles! What are thieves looking for? Everything! This includes audio equipment, cash, purses, cell phones, tools, clothes, driver's licenses and other personal documents, checkbooks, luggage, cameras, GPS units, or other items of value or personal identification. If a thief manages to get anything with your personal information on it, including a social security number, you are now in danger of becoming a victim of identity theft.