All the break-ins occurred overnight. In one case, a victim had $300 in rent money stolen.
LUDLOW – There have been nine reported car break-ins or attempted break-ins in the Downtown and West Side neighborhoods since Wednesday, Ludlow Police Sgt. Daniel J. Valadas said Saturday night.
All the break-ins occurred overnight. In one case, a victim had $300 in rent money stolen, Valadas said. Others had wallets, video game systems, coins, GPS units and power tools taken.
Many, but not all, the victims had left their car doors unlocked.
The break-ins occurred on the following streets: Prospect Street, Winsor Street, Motyka Street, Rogers Avenue, Loopley Street, Wedgwood Street, West Orchard Street, Atlantic Street and Guertin Street.
Police are asking anyone who sees or hears anything suspicious like the interior lights lit in a parked car to call them at (413) 583-8305. Police are also asking people not to leave things in their cars and to lock their cars.