"North Carolina Airport Officials, Police Talk About Vehicle Break-ins"

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

Airport Officials, Police Talk About Vehicle Break-ins
WSOC-TV Ch 9, Charlotte (NC)


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Airport officials are responding to car break-in and auto
theft reports but say there is plenty of security in parking lots at
Charlotte Douglas. 

Authorities said two cars were recently stolen from the property, and other
break-ins were reported as well. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said it's unusual for cars to get stolen from
the airport, but said it does happen. 
 
However, they said it is not a hotbed for crime. 

In 2003, 32 vehicles have been stolen from airport property, three of them
from public lots. Forty-three vehicles were broken into, 18 in public lots. 

There were also seven larceny cases where property was taken, three of which
were in public lots. 

"Most of the lots are fenced, staffed, well-lit and (have) police patrols
frequently," said Airport Director Jerry Orr. He said most of the security
is undercover. 

Surveillance cameras are used, but there is a lot of action behind the
scenes as well, he said.


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