VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are asking residents to be aware of a growing trend of car break-ins and thefts.
According to officials, just between April 8-9, the city reported 34 incidents of destruction of property and 14 thefts from motor vehicles. This all occurred in the 3rd Precinct of the city near Bonney Road.
Police said that, while car break-ins typically involve individuals checking to see which vehicles are unlocked, the recent thefts have involved smashing car windows in order to get the items inside…