Royal Oak Police Investigate Rash Of Car Break-Ins

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) - Police in Royal Oak are investigating a string of thefts from cars in the city.

At least 15 vehicles have been broken into in just over a week, with thieves making off with laptops, GPS units, an iPod, loose change and other items.

Police say many of the vehicles were unlocked, but in some cases, windows were broken.

Investigators aren't yet sure if the cases are connected, but they are searching for suspects.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police at 248-246-3456.

The following crimes took place between June 9 and June 16:

• 1100 block of N. Campbell, 6-8-16 – 6-9-16, 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her car in an apartment complex parking lot. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had entered her unlocked vehicle and stole miscellaneous paperwork.

• 1100 block of N. Campbell, 6-8-16 – 6-9-16, 9:00 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his car in an apartment complex parking lot. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a Garmin GPS, cassette tapes, and a cell phone charger.

• 1100 block of N. Campbell, 6-8-16 – 6-9-16, 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Complainant reported he parked his vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole an undisclosed amount of currency, miscellaneous paperwork, cell phone charger, snowboard roof mounts, and car care products.

• 1100 block of N. Campbell, 6-9-16 12:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her car in a parking lot near her residence. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had entered her unlocked vehicle and attempted to steal miscellaneous items. The suspect fled the area leaving a gym bag containing items from her vehicle at the scene.

• 1100 block of N. Campbell, 6-9-16, 12:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his vehicle in a parking lot near his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked car and stole his work identification card and a cell phone cradle.

• 500 block of N. Main, 6-11-16, 3:40 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and was still in the area. Officers quickly responded and located the suspect nearby. Further investigation revealed the suspect had entered the vehicle and rummaged through the contents but did not steal any property. He was subsequently arrested for Tampering with an Automobile.

• 4000 block of W. Thirteen Mile, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 9:30 p.m. – 5:45 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2013 Chrysler 200 in front of his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the rear driver side window and stole the indash navigation system.

• 3600 block of Crooks, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 5:30 p.m. – 8:50 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2013 Chrysler 200 in a parking lot. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole the in-dash navigation system.

• 3000 block of W. Thirteen, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 8:30 p.m. – 7:48 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her 2012 Chrysler 200 in a parking lot. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the driver side rear window and stole the in-dash navigation system.

• 4000 block of W. Thirteen, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 8:15 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2014 Chrysler 200 in a parking area in front of his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole the in-dash navigation system and an iPod.

• 4100 block of Crooks, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 5:00 p.m. – 6:40 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her 2008 GMC Yukon in a parking area in front of her apartment. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the passenger side window and stole the in-dash navigation system.

• 1800 block of Wickham, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her car in front of her residence. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her HP laptop computer.

• 4000 block of Crooks, 6-13-16 – 6-14-16, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2012 Jeep Wrangler near his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the rear driver side window and stole the in-dash navigation system.

• 2400 block of Starr, 6-14-16 – 6-15-16, 5:30 p.m. – 5:22 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his car near his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a MacBook laptop computer.

• 1200 block of Lawndale, 6-14-16 – 6-15-16, 6:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Complainant reported she parked her car in her driveway. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a change purse containing an undisclosed amount of currency.