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Norristown Police Chief: Do Not Leave Cars Running Unattended
The chief said police are responding to more incidents of auto thefts due to motorists leaving their cars running unattended.

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The chief said police are responding to more incidents of auto thefts due to motorists leaving their cars running unattended.

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