Police warn park-goers to be cautious about leaving valuables in their vehicles

Cleveland's WKYC.com is reporting that police are offering a word of caution after a rash of car break-ins at several area MetroParks.

From the story:

Police have arrested two suspects, David Lewis and Timothy Wallace and recovered much of the property stolen from MetroPark’s Euclid Creek and North Chagrin Reservation.

But they say this kind of crime is not uncommon, especially as the parks become more crowded.

They’re urging park-goers to be cautious about leaving valuables in their vehicles.

“What I would suggest to people, given that there are these types of individuals out there, if you have to bring that drivers license or wallet with you keep it on you when you go for a walk,” said Cleveland MetroParks Sgt. Sean Flanigan.

Park rangers say never leave valuables out in plain view.

In the last month police have arrested two different groups of suspects breaking into vehicles in MetroParks in four counties.

And Toledo Mayor Jack Ford continues to claim there is a safety issue in parks only when law-abiding citizens with CHLs go there prepared to protect themselves and their families...