Thieves Targeting Unlocked Cars at Gyms

The Eastern District of the Anne Arundel County Police are urging local residents who visit clubs and fitness centers to remember to lock up their vehicles before heading inside.

According to a Nixle message sent out Tuesday, the Eastern District has received reports over the past month that thieves have been targeting vehicles parked at clubs and fitness centers in the area.

The message said that thieves are looking for vehicles that are left unlocked with items in plain view, such as purses, wallets or miscellaneous electronics. Some vehicles have had windows broken out when the thieves see items.

The police department is reminding drivers to always secure their vehicles and either place any valuables in the trunk or remove the items completely.

According to the message, detectives are working hard to identify these thieves, and if anyone sees a suspicious vehicle or person on these types of parking lots, they should attempt to get their tag number and call the police immediately. 

Anyone who may have been a victim of this type of crime, but have not reported it are urged to call the police at at 410-222-8610 and file a report. The police say that thieves often use items taken from the vehicles, such as checkbooks and credit cards, and detectives need to have this information to follow up on these crimes.