Police release footage of car, suspects linked to car burglaries in Delaware County
UPPER CHICHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Upper Chichester police released new video Tuesday of a Kia Optima believed to be driven by a suspect linked to several car burglaries over the weekend.
Police said two suspects tried to break into just about every car in the entire surrounding area of Meetinghouse Road and Bridge Road, which includes dozens of vehicles.
New video from police shows one of the suspects walking ahead of the Kia Optima as the other suspect slowly drove it through the Meetinghouse Park Apartment complex at around 3 a.m. Sunday.
The driver is believed to be the person seen in home surveillance video wearing a bright red hoodie pulling on a car door and searching through another vehicle.
Police said the two are accused of busting at least six car windows and stealing items, such as cash and valuable electronics, while also trying to get into dozens of cars in neighboring communities.
Some residents said their car was broken into but nothing was stolen.
"Everything was there. It was just that everything was torn apart," said resident Joshua Wesley. "It was just very confusing because why would you go into somebody's car looking for something that is most likely valuable and not take it?"
Others said they've been hit before.
"They broke into it twice and ransacked all inside of it," said resident Randy Gregory. "Stay out of my car. Stay out of people's car. Get a job."
Employees at Meetinghouse Park Apartments said they're working with police and offered a few reminders that apply to everyone, no matter where you live: Lock your car doors.
It might sound simple but some people forget to do it.
You should also move valuable items out of sight, especially electronics, holiday packages and boxes.
While no cars were stolen, they suggest investing in a steering wheel lock, if possible.
Residents are now more aware but worry about potentially dangerous situations if the thieves run into someone while committing these crimes.
