Police warn of increase in break-ins and car thefts

Law enforcement agencies across Erie County are reporting increases in so-called “crimes of opportunity.”

Police said suspects are targeting unlocked homes and vehicles, often moving quickly through neighborhoods in search of easy access.

“You’re seeing law enforcement agencies around Erie County see an uptick in stolen cars,” West Seneca Police Department Lt. Jonathan Luterek said. “A lot of times it’s in broad daylight and other times it’s overnight.”…

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