ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies responded to 70+ vehicle burglaries on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.
“We know from experience that in these rashes of car burglaries, suspects are looking for guns and other valuables,” the sheriff’s office posted on social media.
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The sheriff’s office said some of the burglaries deputies responded to were in Avalon Park.
Today, deputies responded to 70+ vehicle burglaries. We know from experience that in these rashes of car burglaries, suspects are looking for guns & other valuables. Lock your doors, arm the security system, turn on your surveillance & know how to use it. pic.twitter.com/OKBZ8R1yob
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 28, 2022
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Deputies are reminding drivers to park in a well lit area, to remove anything valuable from the vehicle and to always lock the door.