CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are investigating 37 vehicles damaged in a coordinated series of break-ins between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday morning in the Ohio City and Detroit-Shoreway neighborhoods.

Surveillance video shows suspects bending into cars looking for items to steal. Glass now litters the ground behind Forest City Shuffleboard, where five cars were smashed.

Residents frustrated by repeat incidents

Susanne Sheil owns one of the five cars smashed behind Forest City Shuffleboard. She has lived in the neighborhood for 35 years and has had cars broken into before.

“I’ve had cars stolen so I don’t leave anything of value in my car,” Sheil said.

She expressed frustration at having to deal with the problem after leaving work. She had a message for the people who are committing these crimes.

“Just don’t do it. You know what I mean? Respect other people’s property. And if you need something, just go to work and earn your own money and get it,” Sheil said.

Police believe suspects targeting valuables and weapons

Cleveland police believe the suspects are targeting vehicles for valuables and weapons and may be using one or more vehicles or traveling on foot to commit the crimes.

Some people are now nervous about their cars after coworkers had theirs smashed.

“It sucks because like in three and a half years, I’ve never really worried about that. And now five cars in one night just feels like very extreme,” said Kayla Carman, whose coworkers had cars smashed.

Carman will now park her car on the street, hoping that will deter thieves.

“I just, I can’t risk it. I know like a lot of other people out there could probably relate to like financially right now. I cannot afford really something like that or people stealing my car even. So it’s just really stressful,” Carman said.

Police want residents and workers in the Detroit-Shoreway and Ohio City neighborhoods to check surveillance footage for anything suspicious. Anyone with video information about the break-ins should contact Cleveland Police Second District Detective Unit at (216) 623-5218.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A total of 10 vehicles were damaged in an illegal street racing crash on the city’s East side Saturday morning.

Cleveland police said two drivers were racing in the area of East 93rd Street and Crane Avenue around midnight, when one driver swerved to avoid another car and struck a parked vehicle.

According to police, the driver was going so fast, the impact sent his car into multiple other parked vehicles.

Beside the 10 vehicles damaged in the crash, flying debris also struck several other nearby vehicles.

The 20-year-old man driving the car and his 24-year-old male passenger were both seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police said the driver is charged with aggravated vehicular assault, having weapons under disability, and receiving stolen property.

Police added two guns were found in his car.

The driver of the second vehicle was cited for illegal street racing and willful and wanton disregard for safety.

The Cleveland Police Street Takeover Detail, along with the Accident Investigation Unit, continues to investigate

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Program announced a major expansion of Ohio’s GoBus intercity transit network, increasing mobility options for rural communities and strengthening statewide connectivity.

ODOT will fund four new intercity bus routes designed to extend GoBus service into previously unserved regions of the state.

The expanded service will connect thousands more Ohioans to services, higher education, and employment opportunities.

The expansion will double the service area, extending routes to Western and Northern Ohio, including communities such as Bowling Green, Fremont, Marion, Middletown, Oxford, Upper Sandusky, and Yellow Springs.

GoBus operates 56-passenger motor coaches featuring free wireless internet, outlets at every seat, extra legroom, an onboard restroom, and a seat belt at every seat.

Connecting More of Ohio GoBus, Ohio’s Rural Intercity Bus Program, was created to link rural and underserved areas to metropolitan centers that serve as hubs for essential services and onward travel. The program is funded through the federal Intercity Bus Program and administered by ODOT in collaboration with HAPCAP.

Cumulative Impact: Existing + Expansion Service

• 9 GoBus Routes Total
• 27 Local Transit Connections
• 32 University Connections
• 47 Counties in Ohio with GoBus Stops
• 153K Estimated Annual Ridership

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