ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Police Department is currently investigating several car break-ins. These have occurred over the past several days during the evening or early morning hours.

The breaks have involved mostly unlocked vehicles. If you have any information regarding these breaks please contact police at 413-743-1212.

Here are some safety tips to help prevent car break-ins:

• Always lock your car doors.
• Keep the windows and sunroofs closed when the vehicle is not in use.
• Do not leave the vehicle running and unlocked. Even a locked and running vehicle presents the opportunity for theft.
• Do not leave anything of value in plain sight.
• Do not leave packages or store purchases inside the car. Lock them in the trunk or cover them in the cargo area of your SUV.
• Park your vehicle in a well-lit or open area.
• Report any suspicious activity when and where it is occurring. Do not wait until the next day to report it.

There are no "fool proof" ways of totally preventing car break-ins, said Police Chief Richard Tarsa Jr. However, if you take the extra steps it limits the opportunity of it happening to you.