Possible Copper Theft Vehicle - and Leaving keys in your ignition

Possible Copper Theft Vehicle

The Towson Investigative Services Unit is looking for a vehicle possibly responsible for copper gutter thefts in the Towson Precinct. Witnesses have provided the following information pertaining to the vehicle:

- An older pickup truck white in color with rust on the body. The truck also has a ladder rack affixed to the bed.

- The truck has "64P" in the beginning of a Maryland tag.

- The driver of the vehicle can best be described as a white male in his mid to late 50's with some facial hair.

If you see this vehicle, do not take any actions except call 911 for a police officer to respond If you can get further details on the vehicle (make, license plate #) or description on the driver/passengers please pass this information along to the police dispatcher.

Thanks

Detective Matt Barnes #5027
Baltimore County Police Department
Towson Investigative Services Unit
115 W. Susquehanna Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-5508

Leaving Keys in the Ignition Can Leave You Out in the Cold . . . and Car Thieves Warm in Your Car

Baltimore County, Md. (January 12, 2012) - As the weather turns colder, Baltimore County Police would like to remind drivers not to leave vehicles unattended with the engines running and keys in the ignition.

In the past week alone, at least five vehicle owners have had their vehicles stolen when they left the keys in the ignition with the engine running. Vehicles left running outside homes, in front of convenience stores, and at gas pumps present an easy target for car thieves. Drivers should always take their keys with them and secure their vehicles, even for a very short trip into the store. Drivers may want to leave vehicles running to warm up their engines, but should never leave the vehicle unattended while doing so.

It's the Law

In addition to the increased risk of vehicle theft, leaving a vehicle alone with the engine running is against the law. Officers can issue a ticket that is accompanied by a $70 fine and one point against your driving record if they see an unattended car. Unattended, running vehicles also pose a safety hazard. If the vehicle slips out of gear and causes an accident, you could be issued a ticket with a $110 fine and three points against your driving record.

- From I watch B.C.P.D.