Surveillance video shows car theft in Westlake

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Automotive thefts in Westlake are on the rise, with police saying 4 vehicles have already been stolen from driveways this month.

Surveillance video reveals a dodge Challenger taken from a driveway on Fitzroy Avenue in Westlake on September 12.

“A automotive parks on the street, some individuals get out, they fight the automotive doorways, discover one which’s unlocked after which the keys inside in order that they take the entire automotive,” Captain Gerald Vogel stated.

Captain Vogel stated too many individuals will not be locking their automotive doorways, leaving the important thing fob inside.

“If it’s in your vizor up prime, all need to do is go within the automotive, push the brake, push begin the automotive,” he stated. “They don’t even have to search out the important thing fob. the automotive will begin up as a result of the important thing fob is there.”

Six extra vehicles in Westlake had been rambled by way of.

Thieves didn’t steal them, nevertheless, they walked away with valuable belongings, all as a result of the vehicles had been unlocked.

“We’re not getting an entire lot of home windows damaged to get into vehicles, it’s all unlocked. They’re making an attempt vehicles. It’s locked. They transfer on to the following one.”

Individuals are leaving jewellery, purses and baggage inside their automotive, together with weapons.

“We’ve had a gun taken within the final couple of weeks from an unlocked automotive. these items simply turn into harmful for everyone,” Captain Vogel stated.

Police are persevering with to induce individuals to lock their automotive doorways and ensure nothing is seen. It might prevent money and time.

“If we lock every part up at evening, the criminals who do wish to come out right here and steal issues in the course of the evening will simply go elsewhere. It’ll assist everyone.”

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