2 SUVs Stolen From Homes In Avon Lake: Police Reports

AVON LAKE, OH — Two vehicles were stolen from outside Avon Lake homes on Monday, according to police reports.

A Jeep Gladiator was taken from a home on Waterside Drive on early Monday morning, police reports said. Later that morning, another Waterside Drive resident discovered their Toyota 4-Runner was also missing.

In late July and early August, two SUVs were stolen from homes on Muirfield Drive and Walker Road.

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.