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Deputy: Miami Lakes saw drops in violent and property crime; police urge residents to lock vehicles
Summary
Deputy Amador told the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee that homicides remain at zero this year and last, and that auto thefts and burglaries have fallen. He urged residents to lock cars, avoid leaving keys inside vehicles and to use package‑safety practices this holiday season.
Deputy Amador reported to the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee on Dec. 1 that the town’s recent crime statistics show declines across several categories and urged residents to take simple precautions during the holidays.
“I'm very happy to announce that we had we didn't have any homicides last year, and we didn't have any this year,” Deputy Amador said. He said recorded robberies fell from four to two, auto thefts declined from 73 to 39, commercial burglaries from four to one, residential burglaries from five to one, and vehicle burglaries from 106 to 80. The deputy highlighted that many vehicle thefts and auto burglaries were preventable because owners left cars unlocked with keys inside.
Committee members pressed for broader communications to reach both residents and seasonal visitors. Members proposed a mix of social media posts, a story in the local paper, printed flyers and targeted outreach in gated communities. Staff confirmed the PSA video (approved separately) will include messaging about package safety and keeping keys inside the home rather than the car.
Deputy Amador reiterated enforcement and visibility plans, including the Grinchbusters detail and increased residential patrols in shopping areas. He also urged residents to schedule home watch orders while away, store packages in trunks or otherwise out of view, and check smoke detectors and holiday lighting to reduce fire risk.
Next steps: the committee will push the holiday safety message through town social channels and coordinate targeted outreach to communities with higher rates of vehicle burglaries.
