Valparaiso Police are currently investigating two incidents of motor vehicle theft and two theft from vehicle reports which occurred overnight on November 5, 2018. Each incident of theft was discovered after 5:00 a.m. and involved vehicles that were unsecured. The thefts occurred in the 2250 block of St. Joseph Ln. and the 450 block of Ridgeland Ave.

Police strongly encourage vehicle owners to lock their vehicles when left unattended. Additionally, removing valuable items or placing them where they are not visible will assist with minimizing your losses.

Police are requesting assistance regarding the thefts. Anybody with information is asked to call the police department at (219) 462-2135 or text a tip to TIP411 (847-411) and enter “Valpo” as the first word in your message field prior to sending the tip.