4/18 NEWSBREAK: 57 vehicle break-ins over weekend in N. Charleston

North Charleston police said there were more than 50 vehicle break-ins over the weekend at several apartment complexes. Deputy Police Chief Karen Cordray told the press that the alleged suspects were possibly looking for guns during the early morning hours over the weekend between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the Windsor Hill, Ingleside and Wescott areas.

“Predominantly, in our business, it’s mainly unlocked vehicles, so they’re not secure or something along those lines,” Cordray told WCSC. “Every once in a while, we get these trends like we had occur over this weekend where you have people who are targeting vehicles. They actually do target specific kinds of vehicles. They’re hoping to find guns, anything like that high dollar property in the area.”

Police said the crooks targeted SUVs, pick-up trucks and muscle cars. Among the reported stolen items were a shotgun, ballistic vest, wallets and laptops.

“Make sure you park in a lighted area. That’s always good because lighting – it’s just like anything else – they can be visible,” Cordray said. “They don’t want that. They’re trying to be as covert as possible.” The North Charleston Police Department is asking for videos or tips in helping find the suspects.

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