Elizabethtown Police Reminds Citizens To Be Aware Of Surroundings While Fueling Vehicles

The Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding citizens of safety tips following reports in nearby counties of items being stolen out of cars while victim’s are pumping gas. “In neighboring counties, citizens are being victimized by thieves entering the victim’s vehicle as they pump gas at a convenience store. As a reminder, always be aware of your surroundings and never leave valuables such as purses or handbags inside of your vehicle, even while pumping gas or making a quick trip into the store. Also as another veil of protection, I would encourage motorists to lock their car doors, even if they are standing beside it while pumping gas,” said spokesperson Chris Denham. Victims at the same convenience store in Louisville all had items taken from their cars while they were standing next to the vehicle pumping fuel.