Published on January 14, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2026) — The West Palm Beach Police Department has observed an increase in vehicle burglaries involving valuables left inside unlocked cars.
Since January 1, 2026, 23 vehicle burglaries have been reported citywide. The majority of these incidents involved vehicles that were left unlocked.
The Police Department reminds residents and visitors to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock all doors, and take keys with them when leaving their cars.
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Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org