Superior police are reminding residents to lock the doors of their automobiles, residences and garages after a rash of reported break-ins.
The police department has taken more than 30 reports of entry into unlocked vehicles and garages in the last week.
The break-ins have occurred at night and in the early morning house in many city neighborhoods. Cash and credit cars appear to be the primary target.
Police are increasing patrols in residential areas to help curb the problem, but they need your help.
Even when it looks like nothing has been taken from the car, LaGesse said, it pays to take a closer look. He said thieves have stolen credit cards out of checkbooks as well as cash, currency and coin found within the car.
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The newest rash of burglaries comes with a twist. The majority are taking place out of sight inside unlocked garages. LaGesse stressed that residents should lock their garages and their vehicles.
The number of burglaries has been on the rise in the past couple weeks, LaGesse said, with 15 reported on Tuesday alone. He said that may be just the tip of the iceberg.
"A lot of people don't call us," the police captain said. "I think that number (of break-ins) is higher than we hear of."
He urged residents to call and report car break-ins, regardless if anything appears missing.
"We need to know that so we can see what patterns are out there," LaGesse said, and respond to that.
