Eleven vehicle burglaries were reported at the Silver Rock and Bandera Crossing apartments near Bandera Rd and Camino Villa between 2 and 16 October, according to SAPD call logs. Five break-ins were reported at Bandera Crossing on Friday, 2 October alone, and another three were noted at Silver Rock, Monday, 5 October. Though gated access is featured at both complexes, burglars were not deterred.
Residents of gated communities like Finesilver Ranch are not immune to vehicle burglaries either. Thieves last struck the neighborhood June 2009 when at least six autos were broken into. These crimes are pervasive in San Antonio and, based on historical patterns, burglars will likely return to FSR during the months ahead.
The best way to prevent a vehicle burglary is to park in a secured garage. When this is not practical, remove valuables, or, if these must remain in the vehicle, hide them from view.
Incidentally, our own Cellular on Patrol volunteers notice many dark spots in the neighborhood. Residents are urged to keep their porch and coach lights on. Though lighting has not deterred criminals in all FSR cases, a well-lit area will aid witnesses to crimes in progress, assist first responders regardless of the nature of an emergency, and offer a sense of well-being in the dark of night.
Leave it; Lose it.
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