HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their car doors locked due to a recent rash of vehicle break-ins.
“The Hart Police Department has recently investigated several thefts from unlocked vehicles in the last week,” states a press release from HPD.
“Suspects are going from car to car, checking vehicles to see if they are unlocked. If the doors are unlocked, personal property is being stolen. We strongly encourage people not to leave anything of value in their vehicle, including firearms.”
HPD provided some tips to avoid being victimized by the thieves:
- Always lock your doors — even in your driveway or for “just a minute.”
- Close all windows and sunroofs when leaving your vehicle.
- Remove valuables (wallets, purses, electronics) — or hide them out of sight before arriving at your destination.
- Park in well-lit areas whenever possible.
- Park your vehicle in your garage or in your driveway whenever possible.
- Never leave any personal information in your vehicle, such as vehicle title, registration, or insurance.
- Stay alert — report suspicious activity immediately to the Hart Police Department.
“Most thefts from vehicles are crimes of opportunity. Don’t give thieves the chance. City of Hart residents can report suspicious activity 24 hours a day by calling 911 or contacting Mason/Oceana Central Dispatch at (231) 869-5858.”
_____________________
Please Support Local News
Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.
Payment can be made monthly via credit card, bank account, PayPal or Venmo through recurring email invoicing. These payments can be set up for autopay each month.
To sign up, email editor@mediagroup31.com. In the subject line write: Subscription. Please supply your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (indicate cell phone). We will not share your information with any outside sources. For more than one email address in a household, the cost is $15 per month per email address.
Alternative methods:
- We can send you an invoice for a yearly payment of $120, which you can conveniently pay online or by check. If you are interested in this method, please email editor@mediagroup31.com and we can sign you up. You can also mail a yearly check for $120 to Media Group 31, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454 (please include your email address).
Payment must be made in advance prior to subscription activation.
We appreciate all our readers regardless of whether they choose to continue to access our service for free or with monthly financial support.
_____
This story and original photography are copyrighted © 2025, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images may be reproduced in any way, including print or broadcast, without expressed written consent.
As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and historical posterity. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. It is the editor’s discretion to update or edit a story when/if new information becomes available. This may be done by editing the posted story or posting a new “follow-up” story. Media Group 31, LLC or any of its agents have the right to make any changes to this policy. Refer to Use Policy for more information.
.png)
