Hopewell police to hand out free steering wheel locks at upcoming event

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- Hopewell residents can get a free steering wheel lock at an upcoming police event. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Hopewell Police Department will host this free steering wheel lock giveaway in the 200 block of North 2nd Avenue, behind its headquarters. Map provided by the Hopewell Police Department, showing where the Nov. 23 steering wheel lock giveaway will take place. (Photo: Hopewell Police Department) Those interested in getting a steering wheel lock must show proof of their Hopewell residency. Only one lock will be provided per vehicle. "The locks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early arrival," the department said. According to police, this is part of a broader effort to combat vehicle thefts in Hopewell.

Hopewell police to hand out free steering wheel locks at upcoming event

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- Hopewell residents can get a free steering wheel lock at an upcoming police event.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Hopewell Police Department will host this free steering wheel lock giveaway in the 200 block of North 2nd Avenue, behind its headquarters.

Map provided by the Hopewell Police Department, showing where the Nov. 23 steering wheel lock giveaway will take place. (Photo: Hopewell Police Department)

Those interested in getting a steering wheel lock must show proof of their Hopewell residency. Only one lock will be provided per vehicle.

"The locks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early arrival," the department said.

According to police, this is part of a broader effort to combat vehicle thefts in Hopewell.