By Daily Press staff
Car break-ins are on the rise in downtown parking structures this year.
There have been 15 break-ins in six garages along Second and Fourth Streets this year, an increase over last year, said Santa Monica Police Lt. Frank Fabrega.
Security at Loews and other hotels The parking structures are patrolled throughout the day by police officers in cars and on bicycles.
Motorists need to use common sense when leaving their cars unattended by making sure all doors are locked and valuables are not in public view, Fabrega said.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 15, 2002. Read the original PDF.