Unlocked SUV Stolen From Driveway In Strongsville

STRONGSVILLE, OH — An SUV was stolen out of the driveway of a Strongsville home over the weekend, police announced. The vehicle was left unlocked, with the key fob and other valuables inside the vehicle.

Strongsville police said the SUV was parked in the driveway of a home on Delaware Drive, with a wallet and the car fob in clear sight. Someone got into the SUV and stole it, police said. The driver's wallet had six credit cards inside, according to a police report obtained by Patch.

The stolen vehicle was a Honda Pilot, police said.

Crimes of opportunity tend to spike in the spring and summer. With nicer weather comes more prowling.

"Please remember to lock your cars, keep valuables out of sight, and close your garage doors at night. Don't make yourself an easy victim," Strongsville police said on Facebook.