2 Cars Stolen From Avon Lake Home: Police

AVON LAKE, OH — Two vehicles were stolen from Avon Lake homes last week, police announced.

On July 25, on Evergreen Court, a resident woke and found their minivan was gone. They called police, who entered the van into the stolen vehicle registry. Police believe the vehicle was stolen at approximately 3:20 a.m.

The minivan was later found on Cleveland's east side, police records said.

The same morning, a resident on Norman Avenue discovered their Toyota Rav4 had been stolen. That vehicle has also been entered into the stolen car registry.

Starting in September 2020, Cleveland's western suburbs saw a surge in thefts from unlocked and stolen vehicles. The suspects all targeted cars that were left unlocked overnight.

Residents can follow simple, commonsense tactics to protect themselves, police said:

• Park your car in a garage, if you can
• Lock your car overnight
• Don't keep car keys inside your car
• Don't keep valuables inside your car
• Contact police if you see someone suspicious in your neighborhood, particularly if they're prowling around between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.