Thefts from Autos - Community Advisory

On August 20, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of Heather Avenue for reports of thefts from autos from two of the victim’s vehicles that occurred sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole property. While on the scene, a second victim indicated that property was also stolen from their vehicle. On that vehicle, the front driver door lock was damaged.
Investigations continue under cases #12041245, #12041248 and #12041250. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.

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