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Chief Gary Baldauf announces suspect arrested in recent vehicle tampering/ theft incidents

A suspect in the recent vehicle tampering/theft incidents that occurred in Wyoming this past Monday night has been identified and arrested.  The suspect was arrested yesterday in a stolen vehicle in Norwood. The vehicle and suspect was identified as a result of the investigative efforts of the Wyoming Police Department. The suspect will be facing multiple charges related to the series of vehicle tampering/theft incidents that occurred this past Monday night. The Police Department sent out a crime alert this week regarding the 16 incidents of vehicles being tampered this past Monday night.  Most of the reports involved unlocked vehicles being rummaged through where the suspect was looking for valuables and finding none, however various electronic and personal items were taken from five other vehicles.  These incidents occurred overnight and included parked vehicles west of Springfield Pike from Mt. Pleasant to Harmon Drive.

The Wyoming Police Department learned that similar incidents occurred in Woodlawn during the same night.  The Wyoming Police Department is working closely with the Woodlawn Police Department and other jurisdictions to investigate other potential leads that may identify additional suspects and ultimately lead to additional charges against any and all suspects involved in these incidents. 

All of these incidents involved vehicles that were left unlocked.  As a reminder, the following tips are offered for residents: Residents are advised that even though we do live in a safe environment and as a result our residents feel comfortable and forget to lock their vehicles, the best way to keep from becoming a victim of this kind of crime is to not leave valuables inside vehicles and by locking our cars.  Residents are encouraged to lock their cars and houses, especially during a bad economy when some people are more prone to break the law.  Outdoor motion-sensor lights are also a good deterrent to both residential and vehicle break-ins.