Canfield Police suggest locking vehicles after multiple vehicle theft reports
After an uptick in vehicle thefts, the Canfield Police Department is urging people to keep their cars locked at all times and remove valuables overnight.
CPD released the reminder on Facebook Thursday night after multiple vehicle thefts were recently reported in the area.
Early Thursday morning, officers were investigating an alleged theft from a vehicle when they noticed another suspicious vehicle in the area.
A car chase began between police and the suspicious car, ending in Boardman where the suspects were able to flee on foot.
Officers believe the vehicle involved in the car chase was stolen from Dartmouth.
Canfield Police are continuing to investigate the situation. The department asks that people report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood to the Canfield Police Department Dispatch Center.