APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon Fiesta

APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To protect tourists in town for Balloon Fiesta, the Albuquerque Police Department has beefed up its patrols, especially around hotels and motels. “We want to make sure that people visiting the city have a positive experience,” said Chief Harold Medina, Albuquerque Police Department. In an effort to stay ahead of thieves during…