Thefts From Vehicles Increasing

Springdale police have identified four women as suspects in the breaking and entering on Nov. 19 of a vehicle parked at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The women were caught on security cameras at Wal-Mart and K-Mart in Springdale after using Arvest debit or credit cards stolen from the vehicle.

Springdale police have identified four women as suspects in the breaking and entering on Nov. 19 of a vehicle parked at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The women were caught on security cameras at Wal-Mart and K-Mart in Springdale after using Arvest debit or credit cards stolen from the vehicle.

By Staff Report

Thursday, November 29, 2012

SPRINGDALE — A rash of thefts from vehicles has spread across the city, according to a police news release.

Police have received reports of 24 thefts from vehicles over the last two weeks. The incidents were reported at homes and parking lots of businesses, according to the release.

Web Watch

Photos of suspects in the breaking and entering at Cracker Barrel can be seen online at nwaonline.com.

In at least one instance, a victim reported two thefts. After a Nov. 19 theft from a vehicle in the Cracker Barrel parking lot on 48th Street, bank cards were used for purchases at Walmart and Kmart, according to police.

Police used video surveillance records to produce photos of four women they believe used the stolen cards, according to the release.

Police advise always locking vehicles. Also make sure no valuable items are left in view and park in well-lit areas.

Packages left in vehicles during the holiday season are prime targets for thieves, according to the release.

Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call the Springdale Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 479-750-8139.

Springdale police have identified four women as suspects in the breaking and entering on Nov. 19 of a vehicle parked at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The women were caught on security cameras at Wal-Mart and K-Mart in Springdale after using Arvest debit or credit cards stolen from the vehicle. Anyone knowing the names of the women can call the Criminal Investigation Divison at 750-8139.
Springdale police have identified four women as suspects in the breaking and entering on Nov. 19 of a vehicle parked at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The women were caught on security cameras at Wal-Mart and K-Mart in Springdale after using Arvest debit or credit cards stolen from the vehicle. Anyone knowing the names of the women can call the Criminal Investigation Divison at 750-8139.