Crime & Safety

Portsmouth Police: Lock Your Cars!

Department warns of recent "smash and grab" thefts of parked vehicles in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

PORTSMOUTH, NH - The Portsmouth Police Department is warning residents about recent rash of "smash and grab" thefts from unoccupied parked motor vehicles, according to a post on Facebook.

Most of the thefts have occurred in southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts, but are gravitating towards the Seacoast. Officials are warning residents to not to leave valuables in your vehicles and always lock your vehicles.

Read the full warning below.

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The Portsmouth Police Department is warning residents about recent rash of "smash and grab" thefts from unoccupied...

Posted by Portsmouth NH Police Department on Thursday, April 7, 2016

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