CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland police are confronting a wave of vehicle break-ins affecting neighborhoods across the city, with at least 20 incidents reported overnight.

Police Chief Dorothy Todd addressed the escalating problem Wednesday during a press conference at Saucy Brew Works on Detroit Avenue, where she was joined by leaders from the city’s five police districts.

The department on Monday announced the launch of the Street Nuisance Crime Enforcement unit, known as STANCE, a specialized team focused on combating car break-ins and other quality-of-life crimes that affect residents.

Some of the overnight break-ins occurred near Saucy Brew Works and at The Brick Lofts at Historic West Tech High, officials said.

Video surveillance revealed the criminals’ methods: quick smash-and-grab o

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