PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Pittsfield Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in motor vehicle break-ins, urging the community to take extra precautions to protect their property.

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According to a post on social media from the Pittsfield Police Department, the incidents have occurred over the past couple of weeks, and officers say none of the reported break-ins have involved locked cars.

“We would like to remind folks to lock their cars, take valuables inside,” police said. “As far as what has been reported, no locked cars have been entered.”

Authorities are asking residents who have security camera footage of the crimes to share it directly with the department

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