(MURFREESBORO) Always remember to lock your car doors. Auto break-ins are dramatically increasing locally.

Police PIO Larry Flowers reports that there were 7 vehicle break-ins Wednesday (814/2019) night, and 2 were stolen.

Flowers concluded, "Don't be the next victim. Make sure your vehicle is locked. Park smart--remove y0ur stuff, lock your car and take the key."

If you have heard people talking about committing such crimes or perhaps you saw something suspicious, phone CrimeStoppers and remain anonymous, not even the police know who you are. While making our community safer, you are also making yourself eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Phone your tips to 615-893-STOP (7867).