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Police chief reports spike in vehicle break‑ins, urges residents to secure vehicles
Summary
Police Chief Michael Simos told council the department is investigating a recent run of vehicle break‑ins — many involving unlocked cars — and said evidence and prosecution limits hamper enforcement efforts; he urged residents to report suspicious activity.
Police Chief Michael Simos told the Village of Saint Bernard council that investigators are working a recent string of vehicle break‑ins and urged residents to secure their property.
During the council’s safety report, Councilwoman Patty Hausfeld read October patrol figures and asked Chief Simos to address questions. Hausfeld reported 470 total contacts involving 610 calls for service in October, 40 criminal offenses that produced 78 arrests, 50 traffic…
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