Police looking for suspects in eight thefts committed in one day
Laguna Beach police released information Friday regarding a dramatic increase in thefts from unlocked vehicles.
According to police, eight incidents were reported early Wednesday morning.
A Porsche Cayenne parked on Via Majorca Street reportedly had its driver’s side window smashed in and an iPhone 4 was stolen.
A laptop, backpack and two sets of golf clubs were stolen from an unlocked car near Glenneyre and Alta Vista.
Windows in a vehicle parked in the Smithcliffs gated community, in north Laguna near Emerald Bay, were reportedly smashed and a wallet was stolen.
A camera valued at $2,500 was stolen from an unlocked vehicle from a car parked in a resident’s garage in the Lagunita community.
As previously reported by the Coastline Pilot, Kokopelli Gallery reported $10,000 of jewelry stolen and a front window was shattered with a rock.
A car parked in an underground parking structure in the 300 block of Cliff Drive had its window smashed and $1,000 worth of items were stolen.
A handbag was reported stolen from an unlocked car in the 200 block of Ruby Street.
Police ask all residents to lock their vehicles and be watchful of suspicious activity, especially between midnight and 6 a.m.
Anyone that notes suspicious activity should call 911.
Police believe the suspects wear dark clothing and carry flash lights. They travel around Laguna Beach in an unknown vehicle that stores their items.
Anyone with information about the incidents can contact Det. Matt Meadows at (949) 497-0758 or mmeadows@lagunabeachcity.net.
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