Dallas PD reports a spike in vehicle break-ins at White Rock Lake parking areas, particularly the lots near the Bath House Cultural Center and the Winfrey Point area.
Stats:
- 15 reported break-ins in the last 2 weeks at WRL lots
- Most occur during early morning (6-8 AM) and early evening hours
- Targeted items: laptops, purses, gym bags, backpacks
- Method: smash window, grab, gone in under 30 seconds
Protect yourself:
- Leave NOTHING visible in your car. Nothing. Not even a gym bag.
- Put valuables in the trunk BEFORE you arrive (they watch for people hiding things)
- Don't leave your car charger or aux cable visible (signals there might be a phone)
- Park in the most visible, populated areas
- Consider leaving your car unlocked with nothing inside (some people prefer a rummaged car to a broken window)
Report break-ins:
- Dallas PD online reporting for non-emergency: dallaspolice.net
- In-progress: 911
Source: Dallas PD Northeast Division crime stats, White Rock Lake Conservancy
I run there 4x a week. Started carrying everything in a running belt. Not worth the $500 window replacement.