Unlocked Car Stolen From Outside Avon Lake Home

AVON LAKE, OH — Another unlocked car was stolen from outside a home in Avon Lake this week, according to police reports obtained by Patch.

On Monday, a resident on Long Cove discovered their 2021 Dodge Charger was missing from the driveway. The car had been left unlocked overnight, with the keys inside, the police report said.

Investigators interviewed the car's owner and several neighbors to the property.

Police investigated a series of car thefts that took place around Avon Lake in February and early March.

Avon Lake police recently asked residents to develop a "9 p.m. routine" that includes ensuring their vehicles are properly locked overnight. The routine should include:

• Taking valuables out of cars and into homes.
• Locking all vehicles.
• Locking the house.
• Turning on an outside light.

"These simple steps can help prevent you from becoming a victim of property crimes. Thieves like an easy target - don't be one. Start making the 9 p.m. routine a habit," police said on social media.