Several Car Break-Ins Reported in Hamilton Mill

Gwinnett County Police are investigating several car break-ins that took place last week in Dacula’s Hamilton Mill subdivision.

In all three cases, the victims left their vehicles unlocked.

A Greenside Court resident reported the theft of several items including a GPS unit, iPhone 4, radar detector, credit card and sunglasses. A black leather jacket and several hundred dollars in cash were reported missing from a vehicle parked at a Deerhaven Trail residence. A resident on Millwater Crossing reported the theft of a checkbook, lottery ticket and pack of cigarettes.

No damage was reported in any of the incidents. All three cases are listed as active.

AOL Autos offers the following tips to prevent car break-ins:

• Lock your doors.
• Keep personal belongings out of sight.
• Stow power cords, adapters and other items that might tip thieves off to the presence of concealed GPS units, iPods and other devices.
• Secure your personal belongings before, not after, you park. .
• Completely close windows and sunroofs.
• Get an alarm.
• Stick with your original audio equipment. After market stereos are often an attractive target for thieves.
• Park in a busy, well-lit area.

Other recent incidents investigated by the Gwinnett County Police Department include:

Jan. 16

• Theft of services in the 2700 block of Braselton Highway.

Jan. 20

• Burglary in the 900 block of Rolling Branch Way.
• Simple battery in the 2700 block of Angel Oak Circle.

Jan. 21

• Theft by taking in the 900 block of Harbins Road.
• Identity fraud in the 2600 block of Auburn Avenue.

Jan. 22

• Theft by taking in the 1700 block of New Hope Road.

Jan. 23

• Identity fraud in the 200 block of River Pass Court.
• Prescription fraud/forgery in the 500 block of Dacula Road.
• Theft by taking in the 3800 block of Braselton Highway.

Jan. 25

• Burglary in the 1900 block of Patrick Road.