A string of thefts from vehicles causes stepped up police patrols
A string of thefts from automobiles parked along Powder Springs Road has police in Marietta stepping up patrols and warning people to protect their cars.
About a dozen vehicles were broken into on one night last week in an area where such thefts are rare. The incidents occurred on Powder Springs Road near Oregon Trail Area, and the culprits had not been apprehended as of Monday.
Police sent more patrols there last week, and were continuing the heavy presence this week, said Officer Jennifer Murphy of the Marietta Police Department. She warned drivers to remove valuables when parking.
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