Archived Outdoors
Break-ins reported along the Parkway
A rash of break-ins to cars parked along the Blue Ridge Parkway on its way through Asheville has rangers asking the public to pay extra attention to securing their vehicles.
Between April 11 and April 28, eight break-ins occurred — most between mile markers 384 and 394 where U.S. 74 and N.C. 191 cross the Parkway, but some incidents have happened in other areas of the district.
“The break-ins happen quickly,” said Leesa Brandon, the Parkway’s public information officer. “Car windows are smashed and whatever is easily visible is taken.”
Rangers are asking Parkway users to keep items left in the car out of sight and to make sure the vehicle is locked before leaving.
