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Police urge car owners to lock their doors as vehicle thefts skyrocket in Kent County 19 cars stolen in past week alone FOX 17 By: Zac Harmon and last updated 2021-04-09 14:38:16-04 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Cars are becoming a favorite target of thieves, and now police across Kent County are warning residents to secure their vehicles. Grand Rapids Police, the Kent County Sheriff s Office, and the Kent County Chiefs of Police Association issued a joint statement Friday, saying car thefts in the county has increased dramatically. According to investigators, 19 vehicles have been stolen in Kent County in the last 7 days. “These are crimes of opportunity,” said GRPD Sergeant Jim Wojczynski, supervisor of the multi-jurisdictional Combined Auto Theft Team. “These thieves are looking for unlocked vehicles and those left running. It might be just a few minutes, but that is plenty of time for criminals to strike. Making a habit of locking your car and

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