Police are warning the public of what they described as a “troubling rise” in vehicle thefts targeting newer model Jeep Wranglers in the Westside of Los Angeles.

According to the LAPD Wilshire Station, investigators are finding that the suspects typically break windows to gain entry before starting and driving away in the Jeep — all within a matter of minutes.

To make recovery even more difficult, detectives say the thieves often disable the factory-installed GPS systems.

The LAPD shared the following tips and precautionary measures in an effort to help the community protect their vehicles: • Install a secondary GPS tracker hidden from plain view • Use a steering wheel lock or brake pedal lock to deter quick getaways • Park in well-lit, secure areas—preferably with surveillance ca

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