Wilmington Police Probe 15 Car Breakins

WILMINGTON, MA — After at least 15 cars were broken into Wednesday in the area of Ashwood Avenue and Fiorenza Drive, police remind residents to lock their cars.

On Wednesday morning, police received multiple reports that unlocked vehicles had been ransacked and items stolen.

Police are asking that anyone with information or who may have seen anything suspicious in the area overnight, to contact detectives at 978-658-5071.
Police remind residents:

• Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving.
• If you have to leave valuables in your vehicle, hide them so that they are not in plain sight.
• When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Close all the windows and the sunroof.
• Never leave your car running and unattended.
• Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle where passersby can see them.
• Thieves prefer to work in the dark. Install a motion sensor light near your driveway.