Area residents are being urged to be more cautious in keeping their vehicles secure.
A recent rash of thefts involving vehicles has caused police to issue a warning and advice on how to protect your car.
There have been at least 33 thefts in the Seventh precinct since April and there have also been thefts in neighboring areas such as Farmingdale, cops have said.
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