Crime & Safety

Salem Police Investigating Rash of Vehicle Break-ins

Salem police are urging local residents to lock their car doors at night.

The Salem Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight Thursday. The break-ins occurred on Brooks Street, Horton Street, Willson Street and Osborne Street.

Many of the vehicles burglarized Thursday night were reportedly left unlocked, according to this morning's police log. Consider this a reminder to lock your cars overnight, even if they're parked in your driveway.

The following log entries were included in this morning's police log post:

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Friday, June 14:

  • At 8:35 a.m., a Brooks Street resident called police to report that two vehicles had been entered overnight.
  • At 8:48 a.m., a Brooks Street resident called police to report that a vehicle had been broken into overnight.
  • At 8:51 a.m., a Horton Street resident called police to report that their vehicle had been entered overnight.
  • At 12:26 p.m., a Willson Street resident called police to report a vehicle break-in.
  • At 2:13 p.m., an Osborne Street woman entered the police station to report that someone entered her car overnight and stole a CD player.

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