SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) has released visuals showing a sharp rise in gun thefts from vehicles in the year 2024.
Previously shared in a story from Jan. 29 on auto entries, the graph was again shared on the CCPD Facebook page.
Chatham County Police Department
"Guns stolen from unlocked vehicles is a growing problem in our jurisdiction of unincorporated Chatham County," the department wrote.
CCPD also provided the following tips for responsible gun owners:
"Your best defense? Be a responsible gun owner, and never leave your firearm in an unlocked vehicle. If it must stay in the vehicle, place it in a locked gun safe, which is hidden out-of-site, and lock your vehicle before you leave it."