Police warn of increased vehicle thefts in local neighborhoods

Police departments are asking neighbors to keep their vehicles locked at night.

The Huber Heights Police Department said in a social media post that motor vehicle offenses and thefts increase during the summer months.

“These crimes often involve young individuals casually walking along sidewalks, checking car door handles for unlocked vehicles,” the department stated. “Experience has shown that numerous cars are left unlocked.”

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They posted a photo on their Facebook page circling a “spotter vehicle” that is frequently observed driving slowly down the road and serving as a lookout and possible getaway car…

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