SPRINGBORO — A local police department is urging people to lock their vehicles after a series of break-ins.
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The Springboro Police Department said two guns were recently stolen from unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours, according to a social media post.
The department called it “a serious and preventable threat to public safety.”
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“A stolen gun can be used in a violent crime within hours. Your decision to secure your firearm and your vehicle could save a life,” Springboro Police said in a Facebook post. “If you own a firearm, you have a responsibility to store it safely.”
They are reminding residents to do the following:
- Lock your vehicles- every time, no exceptions.
- Never leave firearms in your vehicle overnight.
- Remove valuables, especially weapons, when your car is unattended.
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