NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a rash of thefts from automobiles that occurred at parks in the Perry Hall and White Marsh areas.

The Baltimore County Police Department reports that automobile break-ins had been trending downward…until this past weekend.

Officer Flanary with the White Marsh Precinct on Tuesday told NottinghamMD.com that a rash of thefts occurred in the parks on the north side (Cowenton Ridge, Gough, Honeygo, and Gunpowder).

In each case, a window was damaged and the suspects targeted purses that had been left visible inside.

There is no suspect info at this time.

Residents are encouraged to leave valuables at home, or conceal them when leaving them in vehicles.