Three vehicles were burglarized and others illegally entered in a rural Powell neighborhood last week. The Park County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information about the crimes. They all were reported on Sunday, Oct. 4, around East and West Christy Lane, located off Lane 8H east of Powell.

Items were reported to have been stolen from a truck and two other vehicles, while “multiple” other vehicles had apparently been rifled through, the sheriff’s office said in a Friday news release. The reports came in between 9:42 a.m. and 4:08 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Anyone with any information about the crimes is encouraged to call 307-754-8700 or 307-527-8700. The Park County Sheriff’s Office also offers a “Tip Line” at www.parkcountysheriff.net/tip-line/.

In a Sunday Facebook post, Powell police warned “there have been multiple burglaries to both buildings and vehicles both in the city limits and out.”

Police logs show that five auto burglaries were reported between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2. Four of those thefts were reported on Santa Fe Trail and Rancho Trail from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, while a pistol was reportedly stolen from a vehicle on Oakwood Drive on Oct. 2.

“The first defense is locking your buildings and your vehicles. Outside security cameras can help locate suspicious activity,” Powell police said. “If you see something, say something.”

In a news release, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Charla Baugher Torczon offered a reminder that “auto burglary is typically a crime of opportunity,” adding, “A few extra steps can sometimes mean protecting your valuables.”

The release included these safety tips:

• Lock the doors and roll up the windows, including the sunroof;

• Do not leave valuables in the vehicle if it can be avoided;

• Lock items in the trunk or completely out of sight before you arrive at your destination;

• Keep all electronic cords, docking stations, or power adapters out of sight, even if the device is not with them;

• Do not leave electronic devices in a vehicle powered on. Sometimes the Bluetooth or other pairing option can be detected, making a vehicle more attractive;

• Choose well-lit busy areas to park when possible;

• If you have anti-theft devices on your vehicle, utilize them;

• Don’t leave a garage door opener in plain view.

“While there is no complete guarantee that anything listed above will protect your vehicle from being broken into, it certainly can lessen the chances of the loss of valuables,” said Baugher Torczon. “As in most crime prevention ideas, vigilance and knowledge go a long way.”