The University Police are always patrolling the campus, but according to Peaster, this incident occurred right after the police checked the parking lots. When the police were making their rounds again, they discovered what happened. Evidently, the person or persons wanted some Christmas money. Peaster offers these suggestions for students to keep their vehicles safe. The first is to keep vehicles as clean as possible.
Thieves look to see what is inside.
The messier the vehicle looks, the more it will attract a thief. Next, he advises students not to pack their vehicles ahead of time when going away for a weekend trip or at the end of the quarter. Wait to do it right before leaving school. Also, unload vehicles immediately when returning to campus, Peaster said. The third suggestion is to keep vehicles locked at all times.