Dayton Police Department warns of car break-ins

DAYTON, Ohio — The Dayton Police Department is reminding residents to be smart with their valuables after a string of car break-ins.

Police said Aug. 4-18, there were 22 thefts from unlocked cars. Police added that most valuables were in plain sight. 

“To help prevent theft, please lock your doors and don’t leave valuables in your car,” Dayton Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. 

Police shared where recent break-ins occurred to warn the public. (Dayton Police Department)

Dayton isn’t the only area recently to report frequent car break-ins. Earlier this week, Summit Metro Parks in northeast Ohio put out a warning for people to be cautious of what they put in their cars. Areas of the break-ins included multiple areas of Cascade Valley Metro Park, the Towpath Trail and Firestone Metro Park.