Police warn residents about spike in vehicle burglaries

Vehicle with its window smashed out.  

LOGAN — Police are reminding citizens not to leave valuables in their cars after thieves broke into five vehicles last weekend.

Logan City Police Capt. Curtis Hooley said the burglaries happened during the day in two locations, near Merlin Olsen Central Park and the Aquatic Center.

“These weren’t the typical kind of burglaries we in town with our car,” said Hooley. “These vehicles were locked and their windows were smashed and items were just taken right out from the center consoles of each of these cars.”

The burglaries were all reported between three and five p.m. and investigators believe they are all connected.

“The fact that they occurred, not in the exact same area, but certainly the way they were broken into was the same.”

Hooley said there are several things residents can do, to keep their valuables from being stolen and their cars from being broken into.

“Make sure you are locking your car. With that being said, make sure that the valuables that are within your car aren’t in view. If you can’t remove them from your car, at least put them underneath the seats or put them out of sight in the trunk. Obviously it would be preferable, if it is something of value, remove them from the car so that they have been safeguarded.”

Police are continuing to investigate last weekend’s burglaries and are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to call 755-7555.

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