Holiday shopping safety: Police warn shoppers about rising theft risks

Holiday shopping safety: Police warn shoppers about rising theft risks

With holiday shopping underway, Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreaux is reminding residents to stay alert both in the stores and behind the screen.Boudreaux says thieves are actively watching parking lots this time of year, looking for anything left in plain sight.So this vehicle right here you can see all inside those windows, and theres a purse sitting right inside, he said, pointing out how quickly a thief can spot an opportunity.He says on…