Numerous thefts from cars reported in Lehigh County

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Bethlehem barracks are investigating numerous thefts from motor vehicles that began on April 3. The thefts have occurred in Lehigh County at the below areas:

Thefts occurred on the 3700 block of Magnolia Drive and the 500 block of Walnut Drive in Northampton. Both were investidated by Lehigh Township Police.

State Police in Bethlehem are investigating 15 thefts in North Whitehall Township, including ones on Bellview Road, Washington Street, Debra Drive, Amanda Drive, Sherwood Drive, Wynnewood Drive, Rising Sun Road, Caitlyn Drive, Ashley Drive and Heather Lane.

Thefts are occuring in the overnight hours between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Anyone with surveillance video or information in regard to these thefts can contact the Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem barracks at (610) 861-2026.

All residents are reminded:

• Keep your vehicle locked at all times

• Lock your glove box and center console

• Keep your shed and detached garage locked at all times.

• Roll up the windows to your vehicle.

• Park in a busy well lighted area.

Don’t:

• Leave your vehicle unlocked.

• Leave valuables in your vehicle (coins, laptops, cell phones, GPS system, wallet, purse, etc.)

• Leave keys inside the vehicle.

• Leave documents and forms with personal information inside your vehicle.

• Leave a gun in your vehicle unattended.

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.