NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thefts of items left inside vehicles are on the rise in the Nottingham area, police say.

On Monday morning, authorities said that the  White Marsh Precinct has seen a spike in reports of thefts from vehicles.

Officers are actively patrolling neighborhoods, including documenting the locations in the areas that they have checked.

The communities that were affected include Kingsville, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Rosedale, and Overlea. Over 75 incidents were reported in recent days.

Anyone who sees unfamiliar or suspicious people looking into vehicles or pulling car door handles is asked to dial 9-1-1.