Lang
10/25/23
North Liberty Police are warning residents about an area-wide uptick in smash and grab car burglaries reported over the last two weeks.
The crimes involve the criminals conducting surveillance in a parking lot, typically a fitness center or school drop-off point. Once the criminals locate vehicles with purses, bags, or other high-value items in plain view, they will break the windows, steal the items, and flee the area within seconds. The thieves are primarily looking for IDs and credit cards, which they will use as soon as possible in another jurisdiction.
Previous investigations involving similar crimes have determined the suspects belong to groups that travel across the country committing smash-and-grab crimes. North Liberty Polcie ask that you do not leave valuables in your vehicle if possible. If you cannot take your valuables with you, make sure to store them out of view before you get to your destination.