Now, police are hoping a scene captured on home security video will drive home that important message.
In one of the videos, a suspect covers up an outdoor camera with his hand while an accomplice checks for unlocked vehicles in Claverach Park.
“This is seen regionwide,” Schwartz said.
Police have repeatedly emphasized the importance of removing valuables from parked vehicles.
With criminals on the prowl for a crime of opportunity, police are now adding a second warning: the suspects can be armed.
“If they’re going behind your house, if they’re coming up on your front porch in the middle of the night, that’s not normal behavior.
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