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36 Cars Broken into at the University of Memphis Campus
Students at the University of Memphis are frustrated and fighting for answers after several car break-ins on campus. The university confirmed that 36 vehicles have been hit since Saturday. Read more on WREG.com
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Cruise Passengers’ Cars Were Broken Into While Parked at a Secured Norfolk lot. They Want the City, Security Company to Make it Right.
When Katheryn Smith returned to Norfolk from a weeklong cruise memorializing the deaths of her brother-in-law and other family members, she found her car window broken and belongings inside ransacked. Click here to read more.
Car Break-ins On the Rise in Spokane, Leaving Police, Residents and Even Repair Shops Frustrated
Take a look while strolling downtown and you’re bound to see it – shattered glass on sidewalks, streets and parking lots from vandals bashing a car window, taking valuables from inside and fleeing the scene. Click here to read more.
Car Break-ins Expected to Increase as Weather Gets Nicer
If you lock your car doors, roll up your windows and close your sunroof, Berkson says your car will be a less desirable target. Also, don’t leave your valuables in your car or in plain sight. Click here to read … Continue reading
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Grandview Police Investigate Dozens of Car Break-ins
Officers said they have already taken about 40 reports of broken car windows and items missing from vehicles. “I’ve been here well over 30 years, and it’s not something I’ve ever seen,” GPD Detective Sergeant Dean Van Winkle said. Click … Continue reading
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Thief Smashes Car Window and Steals Puppy at a Popular Country Park in Harborough District
A four-month-old cocker spaniel called Fudge was stolen from the car park at Fosse Meadows Country Park at Sharnford, near Broughton Astley. The owner left Fudge locked in the car for just a few minutes. Click here to read more.
Milwaukee Car Break-ins, Window Repair Shop Busy, Owner Says
Fixing windows on dozens of vehicles after break-ins is becoming a typical Saturday for one Milwaukee glass repair shop. Whether parked on the street or in a secure lot, your car could be a target. A number of city residents … Continue reading
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Atlanta Hospital Employees Distraught to Discover Cars Burglarized
Telexis Nelson said she heard more than 30 cars had been burglarized in a Piedmont Atlanta Hospital parking garage. She came out to find glass shattered on the floor next to her car. Click here to read more.
Police Seal Off Telford Driveway as Mystery Bang Leaves Holes in Car Window
West Mercia Police said a loud bang was heard and an “unknown object” left two holes in a car window at around 6:20 p.m. Click here to read more.
Supply Chain Issues: Glass Shortage Only Adds To Frustrations for Car Break-In Victims
Supply chain issues are plaguing consumers and business owners alike as the holiday season begins. Now you can add glass to the long list of materials bitten by the shortages and delays impacting the economy. Click here to read more. … Continue reading