Marblehead Hit With Rash Of Car Break-Ins Overnight

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead police are asking residents to check their cars for signs of invasion after a rash of break-ins were reported overnight Friday morning in the area of Elm Street, Bradford Court and Roosevelt Avenue.

Police said as of late Friday morning they had already received six reports of vehicle break-ins.

"In some instances, items have been taken while others appear to have simply been rummaged," police said. "If you discover your vehicle has been entered — regardless of whether damage was done or items were taken — please contact us."

Police said officers and detectives are taking reports from the victims and are asking residents in the area to inspect home security footage for any suspicious people or vehicles near their homes.

Those with security footage that could be helpful to the investigations, and those who believe their vehicle might have been entered, can contact Marblehead police at 781-631-1212.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)