Westfield police officers are working with IMPD officers to catch those responsible for several burglaries, thefts and vehicle thefts in the Beacon Pointe and Shadow Lakes subdivisions, located on the southwest side of the city along 146th Street.
WPD Sgt. Robert Dine said a number of incidents occurred from 3:30 to 4:30 a.m. on July 9. While no residents were harmed during the break-ins, Dine said objects stolen from homes and vehicles included electronics, computers, laptops, cell phones, GPS units and televisions.
“It was determined that three homes were entered, all of which were unsecured, all of which were occupied. Two vehicles were stolen, a white Dodge Charger and a Honda SUV. The keys to these vehicles were stolen during the burglaries of the unsecured residences,” Dine said, adding there were three additional thefts from unlocked vehicles.
Dine said the Honda SUV was found parked in a cul-de-sac in the neighborhood shortly after the owner called the police.
“Around 10:20 a.m., detectives from the Westfield Police located the white Dodge Charger in Indianapolis. With the assistance of IMPD, the Charger was recovered after a short pursuit,” he said.
Several items stolen from the residences were located in the vehicle; however, the driver fled on foot and was unable to be located by police.
Dine said vehicle break-ins rise during the summertime
“Sadly, most people leave their vehicles unlocked,” he said. “What’s different is this is not kids from Westfield going through cars.”
Dine said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the WPD Criminal Investigations Division at 804-3200.