NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Nashville authorities turned to social media Thursday to share some advice to help keep community members -- and their cars -- safe from criminals.
"Y’all...Criminals stay lurking...DON’T be the one to make their job easy!" the Metro Nashville Police Department's Central Precinct wrote on Facebook, with a few emojis tossed in.
The post included a picture of Officer Bingham demonstrating just how easy it is for someone to get a glimpse inside your vehicle:
Law enforcement provided the following tips about how to "#ParkSmart" in Nashville:
- Don't leave any valuables visible inside your vehicle, including purses, phones, luggage, or money.
- Don't leave firearms unattended in your car. Instead, lock them up at home or in your hotel safe.
- Don't have identifiers on your vehicle that scream "pick me," such as firearm, military, police, or other related stickers or license plates.
- Park in well-lit and populated areas so there are more witnesses to any potential crime.
- Lock your car and take the keys with you.
"Follow these basics and we know you’ll have an amazing time in #musiccity!" police said.