What is Car Hopping? Car Hopping is a crew of two to five (2-5) thieves slowly walking down the street, quickly checking vehicle doors while a driver follows along for a quick getaway.
Once inside, they quickly grab what they can and move on to the next open vehicle door. Suspects have told investigators this type of criminal activity can provide up to $1,500 in profit by stealing your valuables in one night and about one in fifty (50) vehicles will have a firearm inside. During the first three months of this year in Mesa, approximately 63% of the vehicle burglaries had an unsecured vehicle.
Stop giving away your expensive and personal items. If the doors on your car are unlocked, your items are consider as gifts for burglars. If your doors are locked, it is likely the burglar will move along until they find an open vehicle.
Once inside, they quickly grab what they can and move on to the next open vehicle door. Suspects have told investigators this type of criminal activity can provide up to $1,500 in profit by stealing your valuables in one night and about one in fifty (50) vehicles will have a firearm inside. During the first three months of this year in Mesa, approximately 63% of the vehicle burglaries had an unsecured vehicle.
Stop giving away your expensive and personal items. If the doors on your car are unlocked, your items are consider as gifts for burglars. If your doors are locked, it is likely the burglar will move along until they find an open vehicle.
If you see suspicious vehicles in your neighborhoods, call the the the Mesa Police at 480-644-2211. If you see the crime in progress, dial 911.
Here is camera footage from a private residence in Mesa showing car hopping in action:
