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Newport News hit with rash of car break-ins

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Posted on July 29, 2010 at 2:55 PM

Updated Thursday, Mar 31 at 5:24 PM

NEWPORT NEWS -- Police are asking for help in solving a large number of car break-ins and vandalism cases in Newport News.

According to police, 134 cases were reported in the area between J. Clyde Morris Blvd. and Oyster Point Road since June 1.

Most of the incidents were between J. Clyde Morris and Middle Ground Blvd. and happened during the early evening hours.

Police say many thefts happened when owners left their cars unlocked, allowing thieves easy access to anything left inside.

Vandalism cases include broken windows and radio antennas.

Police say detectives and patrol officers are working diligently to prevent these crimes, and they ask anyone with information to call CrimeLine at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

 

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