Leaving valuable items in a car is just one of the causes of thefts reported to police officers in Zgorzelec. There are also cases of documents being left in vehicles, including the vehicle registration certificate, which significantly facilitates a potential thief's ability to drive or sell a stolen car. If someone's behavior raises your concern—for example, if someone is looking into parked vehicles—do not wait: call 997 or 112.
Police officers from Zgorzelec:
If you have noticed an information leaflet behind your car's windshield wiper, it means that you left items in the vehicle that may be of interest to thieves. We must remember that burglars very often choose cars in which valuable items have been left in visible places. Laptops, cameras, navigation devices and mobile phones left in plain sight are tempting targets for a thief.
It is also a serious mistake to leave documents behind, including the vehicle registration certificate, the compulsory insurance policy or an identity card. In the event of vehicle theft, this significantly facilitates a potential thief's ability to drive or sell the stolen car. In addition, we risk having our personal data used for criminal purposes.
If you see strangers walking around your neighborhood and looking into parked vehicles, call us. This is especially important during the hours when most of us are at work, or at night—this is when thieves become active. If we see people hanging around among parked cars, let us not remain indifferent—just make a call. You do not have to provide your personal details. Inform police officers about what you have observed.