Police Warn: Break-Ins in Upper Saucon Over the Weekend

Upper Saucon police are urging residents to take extra precautions after a series of car break-ins this weekend on Vera Cruz Road.

The break-ins involve five cars, all of which had doors unlocked at the time of entry. The break-ins occurred Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Burglars took GPS systems, golf club sets and other items left in the unlocked vehicles.

"People need to lock their car doors," said Upper Saucon Police Chief Robert Coyle. "This sort of event happens, but leaving your car open increases the chances your car will be the target [of a break-in]."

This is the second series of break-ins in Upper Saucon since the beginning of the year. Two young men were arrested for breaking into cars and homes in the  this spring.

Those break-ins prompted Upper Saucon residents to hold a series of The meetings, which were held on the first Wednesday of the month, gave residents tips for securing their possessions as well as their identities from theft. The group is not currently meeting.