Carolyn Seitz of the Sheriff's Community Advisory Committee send us this:

I have been asked by the Sheriff's Department to remind all of us that this time of year generally law enforcement agencies generally see highest reports of vehicle break-ins.

Not only are thieves out looking for gifts in your car, but they're looking for anything else they can steal – laptops, cell phones, GPS devices, Bluetooth devices, iPods, Mp3 players, expensive/designer sun glasses, cash.

Don't be a victim.

Protect yourself and your belongings by hiding the things in your car – out of sight.
Lock your car.

Remember – Lock It, Hide It or Lose It!