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The Belmont County Sheriff has advice for residents on how to protect their belongings.
By D.K. Wright
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Authorities say Belmont County has been hit with a rash of vehicle entries and thefts.
In the past three weeks, the thieves have hit Shadyside, Bellaire, Pinch Run, Winding Hill, Bannock and the Route 214 area.
Sheriff Fred Thompson says they are taking everything from loose change to CDs to registration cards.
He urges people to take all their belongings out of their cars and to lock their cars as well.
"We're encouraging people to lock their vehicles," said the sheriff. "These people are not breaking into vehicles. They're just trying the door handle and if it's unlocked, they'll reach in and grab whatever they can."
He says this type of crime often increases around the holidays, with people wanting anything they can convert to cash.
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