Crime & Safety

Wave of Vehicle Thefts Hit Portsmouth

Police say 5 vehicles have been stolen in Portsmouth in the last 4 days.

Police are urging Portsmouth residents to look their car doors after five vehicles were stolen in town in the last five days. 

Police say five vehicles were reported stolen from Sept. 14 to 18. 

The vehicles were taken during the overnight hours from Quail Road, Ash Street, Galley Lane, Stage Coach Road and Harbor View Road. The stolen vehicles were all unlocked at the time with the keys left inside the vehicle. 

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Police are now urging residents to lock their vehicles and not to leave their keys inside their vehicle. Residents should also not leave any valuables inside their cars. 

Anyone with any information on these vehicle thefts, or those who witness suspicious activity, are asked to immediately contact the Portsmouth police at (401) 683-0300.

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