Since 2020, nearly 1,100 firearms have been reported stolen in Las Cruces and the majority were reportedly taken from vehicles.
LCPD offers these tips to help prevent firearms from being stolen from vehicles.
- Remove firearms, ammunition, magazines and accessories when leaving your vehicle unattended.
- Roll up windows and lock doors when leaving a vehicle unattended.
- Remove firearms and accessories before loaning a vehicle or leaving it at a repair shop.
- Refrain from showing off your firearms to casual acquaintances, strangers or via social media.
- Avoid decals or window stickers that identify yourself as a gun owner. Someone looking to steal may see that as an advertisement for what might be inside.
- Record the make, model and serial number of all firearms you own and keep that information in a safe place if needed to file a report.
- Call police immediately at (575) 526-0795 to report a stolen firearm.
