Tow Yards in Santa Fe Hit with Break-ins

According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, break-ins at tow yards are occurring on a frequent basis. "I know every other tow company in the area; everyone around me, they get hit almost every other night," said Chris Aragon, who owns a tow yard. 

Lauren Richardson, a dispatcher with Anaya Roadrunner Towing, said break-ins have become almost a daily occurrence, which can be costly as the tow yard is liable for each vehicle on its property. She said it's common to see people's personal items and documentation ripped from the vehicle, which, depending on the damage, can range between hundreds to thousands of dollars. According to her, tow companies are prohibited from securing personal property from vehicles.

Santa Fe Police Department Patrol Capt. Bryan Martinez said police have attempted to address the tow yards' complaints, including installing a mobile camera unit near the problem areas for about six weeks, which seemed to cut into the number of break-ins but not stop them. 

"We have done several things to try to combat that," Martinez said. "We have conducted close patrols; we are doing reports in the areas; we urge the business owners to contact whenever they do have a burglary." 

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