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Burglars target vehicles in North Lauderdale fitness center parking lot


NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a gaggle of burglars who they mentioned has focused no less than 10 vehicles parked in a fitness center parking lot in North Lauderdale.

The automobile burglaries have befell since Aug. 9 in the YouFit parking lot, positioned at 7346 McNab Road.

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“The thieves have lifted purses, wallets, credit cards, electronics and other personal items from the vehicles of victims who were inside the gym working out,” BSO spokesman Carey Codd mentioned Thursday in a news unlock. “In at least one instance, detectives say a victim received notifications from his credit card company shortly after the burglary that his credit cards were being used to purchase gift cards at a Walmart store.”

According to Codd, surveillance video displays the thieves the usage of the stolen credit playing cards.

“Investigators remind members of the public to lock their cars, avoid leaving personal items or electronics in their vehicles at any time and park in well-lit areas,” Codd mentioned.

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Anyone with information concerning the identities of the burglars is requested to name BSO North Lauderdale District Detective Sergio Espinoza at 954-720-2265 or publish a tip during the SaferWatch app.

Those who want to stay nameless would possibly can touch Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or on-line at browardcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters too can dial **TIPS (8477) from any cell phone in the United States.

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