GILBERT, Ariz. — The Gilbert Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle burglaries in daycare parking lots.
Police said the eight facilities involved are located east of Lindsay Road between Baseline and Ocotillo roads.
Authorities said all the vehicles were unlocked when the burglaries took place.
Gilbert police said officers have contacted approximately fifty daycare locations throughout Gilbert to alert them of the situation.
Police remind the community to:
- Lock their vehicles, as all of our incidents occurred with cars being unlocked
- Remove valuables from vehicles and make sure nothing is visible when stepping away
- Make sure to roll up all windows
- Not to keep vehicles running while they are unattended
- Be aware of your surroundings, and if anything suspicious is happening, please contact Gilbert police at 480-503-6500.
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