Rash of Car Thefts Hits Martinez

It's not exactly a crime spree, but more than the usual number of cars have been stolen from Martinez citizens over the past few weeks, at the same time cars stolen from Vallejo have been recovered here. 

Eight cars have been stolen since March 24 from different parts of town. In at least two incidents, the stolen cars have been recovered. No one area of town seems to be targeted.

"We have been hit in a couple areas over the past few weeks," said Police Chief Gary Peterson. "We have recovered two stolen cars on different days that were taken from Vallejo, so I assume we have someone" who is stealing cars in both cities, he said.

To guard against care theft, make sure your car is locked and, if possible, park it in a garage. Don't leave it running unattended, and be aware of any strange activity in your neighborhood. If you see something that doesn't seem right, call the Martinez Police Department.