COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– More than a dozen cars were broken into Saturday at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus police records show.
In total, 14 break-ins were reported between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a hospital parking garage at 555 S. 18th St.
To help avoid car break-in police recommend:
- Roll up windows and lock doors.
- Hide your personal belongings.
- Store items in your trunk before you arrive on-site.
- Keep cell phone cords and other electronic accessories out of sight.
- Burglars are able to detect the Bluetooth signal on electronic devices. Place your electronics in airplane mode or turn off the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi option, then power off your electronic devices. Put away devices before you get to the parking lot.
- If you are alone and it is late, ask store security to accompany you to your parked vehicle.
- Park in a well-lit area.
