BSU urges students to secure vehicles

Ball State University and Muncie city police are urging students to lock their cars after a series of thefts occurred near campus.

According to a release from Ball State Public Safety, police responded to a series of property thefts from vehicles in the parking lot north of Kinghorn Hall and in the residential neighborhood immediately to the east.

Police say that in many of the cases, vehicles were left unlocked and they have asked students to use good safety habits to prevent these incidents.

The release stated that you should remember to lock your unattended vehicles and remove valuables.

Police ask that you alert them of any suspicious activity and do not attempt to stop a theft in progress for your safety.

Call University Police immediately at 765-285-1111 and be prepared to provide a detailed description when calling about a theft or any other illegal activity.