Reference case: 25-102890

The police admonition "lock it, hide it, hold it" reminds us to lock our cars, hide our valuables, and hold on to our property. That even covers something as benign as a backpack. "You need to hide your stuff," said Chattanooga Police Detective Jamie Willis. "You can't just leave it sitting in the seat."

This week's case is a reminder to always be on guard. It was the afternoon of November 23rd. Det. Willis picks up the story: Close

Walmart surveillance camera photos of suspect

"My victim shows up at Mike's Tavern to get something to eat, about 4:00," he said. "She comes out to her car about 5:30 and realizes her front window has been busted and her backpack has been taken out of the car."

That hour and a half was plenty of time for the bad guy, or gal, i

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