An uptick in thefts from autos was reported back in May in the 18th Police District, which covers West Philadelphia neighborhoods south of Market Street, and the number of such thefts and car break-ins has remained high throughout the summer, according to several crime alerts from police.

Last Thursday, a string of thefts from cars parked on the 4800 block of Hazel all the way to the 5100 block of Hazel was reported. The thefts took place between the early morning hours of 2 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.. Check out this video: 

University city area please stay alert! It’s been a string of theft from autos, any info call 215-686-TIPS or 215-686-3180 @PPDMGillespie @PPDMGillespie @WestPhillyLocal @ucdphl @WestPhillyLocal @6abc @FOX29philly @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/w2BssEPQHD

— PPD 18th District (@PPD18Dist) August 29, 2019

In another recent tweet, police ask residents to take any valuable items from their car with them, or anything that can entice a thief’s curiosity:

Curiosity didn’t just kill the cat, it got your window busted and that item you waited a week for stolen. Take your items with you or be prepared to replace them. #stayalertstayvigilantstaysafe @PPDMGillespie @PPDDerrickWood @ucdphl @WestPhillyLocal @FOX29philly @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/EMm8puakFU

— PPD 18th District (@PPD18Dist) September 4, 2019

This map shows thefts from vehicles reported in the past month (for more info, go to crimereports.com):