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Maricopa, AZ–In the month of June, the Maricopa Police Department has seen a dramatic increase in vehicle burglaries. The most recent was a rash of vehicles broken into in the Senita community on the night of June 13, 2010. Items being taken during these crimes include wallets, stereo equipment, tools, money, blank checks and even clothing. All of the vehicles broken into were parked outside of a garage and over 70 percent where found to have been unlocked when crimes occurred.

Most criminals are opportunists and look for easy victims. Several things that you can do to minimize your risk of having your vehicle broken into are:

•    NEVER leave the keys in your vehicle.
•    Always lock the doors, even when you are away from the vehicle for a short time.
•    Always roll up your windows when you leave your vehicle, even when it’s parked in the driveway or garage.
•    Place items out of sight before you reach your destination. If you can’t take personal property with you, lock items in the trunk. Do not place them under the seat. This includes your purse or wallet, CDs, books, cash, keys, cell phone, laptop, garage door opener, gym bag, briefcase, jewelry, tools, packages, etc. If a thief breaks into your vehicle and steals your garage door opener and keys, they have access to your home.
•    Do not leave ANY mail in your vehicle. These items have your name, address and possibly contain personal financial information.
•    Remove “pull out” style stereos and/or removable face plates of stereos.
•    Park in well-lit areas. At home, park your vehicle near porch lights. If you can not park in a garage, install motion detection lights which will illuminate your driveway at night.
•    Set any alarm or anti-theft device.
•    NEVER leave any documents, credit cards or checkbook in your vehicle.

The Maricopa Police Department is working hard to solve these crimes, but often physical evidence is very scarce in these types of cases. MPD has increased proactive patrol in the Senita community and through out the city during the nighttime hours. We encourage anyone who observes individuals lurking around parked vehicles, or anything else that appears suspicious, to call police immediately.

Emergency (Something happening right now)     9-1-1
Non-Emergency (Not in progress)        520/866.5111

Information on starting a Block Watch        520/316.6882

Jun

1

Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignments expands service to Pinal County

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Maricopa, AZ–June 1, 2010, Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignments, an independent auto-buying consultant, recently increased its service area by expanding into Pinal County.

Formerly headquartered in Chandler, Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignments has moved to Maricopa in an effort to expand its service area to include everywhere from Phoenix to Tucson.

“We are excited to bring this unique service to Pinal County,” Jim McMichael, Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignments president, explained. “We help the client make an educated purchasing decision without any outside influence. We negotiate the best deal possible on their behalf. We save them time, hassles and money.”

Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignments consults, informs, educates and negotiates the vehicle purchase for their clients. If a client knows exactly what they want, McMichael negotiates the deal and brings the signing papers and the car to the client’s home.

In most cases, this happens without the client ever stepping onto the dealership lot. If the client prefers to test drive a vehicle, McMichael arranges a pre-set time for the test drive and accompanies the client. The client is never alone in the purchasing process.

McMichael spent nearly 30 years working at car dealerships. After clients and friends kept asking him to help them purchase vehicles, he came up with the idea to provide the service for a flat fee, and not commissions.

He also helps his clients sell their vehicles when utilizing his consignment program, also for a flat fee. McMichael is in the process of creating a franchise package for Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignment.

Entering its fourth year of business, Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignment works to create relationships that last a lifetime. The consultant helps clients after the car drives off the lot by being a liaison if there is a problem with the car, warranty or service rider. More information about Everybody’s Auto Buyer and Consignment, contact Jim McMichael at 602-423-7752 or visit www.everybodysautobuyer.com .