LOCAL: Vehicle burglaries on the rise

MIDLOTHIAN – Police  issued a reminder to remember to take your belongings, lock your vehicle and hide anything that you do not take with you.
A number of vehicle burglaries have been reported in Midlothian in the past few weeks.

Police said the burglaries occurred in various areas of the city.

When you park your vehicle, lock it.  At your place of residence, park in the garage or in the driveway. 

If you park in the driveway or street and have a garage door opener system, do not leave the remote opener in the vehicle, take it into your house with you. 

Try not to park on the street in front of your home.