Lexington Police looking for group who tampered with more than 50 cars overnight
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are looking for the people responsible for breaking into more than 50 cars Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Officers say the vehicles were either tampered with or had items of value stolen. The incident happened in Coventry, Mallard Lakes, Gibson Forest East, Willowbrook, Westbrook and Martin’s Grove neighborhoods.
Officers took over a dozen TFMV reports and items that were stolen included handguns, a rifle, sunglasses, purses, wallets, prescription pills, cell phones and credit cards.
Police say all vehicles involved in these incidents had been left unlocked with items of value unsecured.
Detectives are trying to identify a male captured on surveillance video and the group of people believed to be involved.
If you have any questions, please contact Corporal Cameron Mortenson at 803-358-1504 or by email at cmortenson@lexsc.com.
Officers say they will continue to increase patrols in neighborhoods and everyone is asked to safeguard their property by removing items of value and locking all vehicle doors each night.
Anyone with information is asked to call 803-359-6260 or Midlands Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
