CHARLOTTE, NC — Police have charged a man accused of breaking into several vehicles in northwest Charlotte early Thursday morning.
The crimes were reported in the Mountain Cove Drive area around 5:12am. Police say Bradley Nelson, 20, was seen breaking and entering vehicles.
Nelson was arrested after police found him walking out of a nearby woodline near where the crimes were reported.
He is charged with two counts of breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and misdemeanor larceny.
CMPD has provided the following tips to help prevent YOU from becoming a victim:
- Always lock your doors and roll up your windows
- Never leave valuable items in your vehicle
- Store packages in the trunk of your vehicle while shopping
- Remove items such as telephones, Ipods, purses, briefcase, backpack, cash and even loose change each time you leave your vehicle.
- Park in well-lit areas at night
- Park vehicle in the driveway rather than the street
- Consider a car alarm for added protection
- Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
