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Monday, June 03, 2013  Officials with the Albany Police Department say nine entering autos were reported over the weekend in East Albany and ask for all residents to take valuable items out of their cars.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Crisp County officials are following the trail of suspects involved in a string of car break-ins.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Officials with the Lee County Sheriff's Office have arrested three men in connection to a Saturday night string of car break-ins.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Recent car break-ins cause local law enforcement to step up their efforts.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The Moultrie Police Department arrested 26-year-old Amentez Slaughter Wednesday morning after he attempted to break into a vehicle.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Albany police have seen a spike in car break-ins. They're asking drivers to take all safety measures to protect their property.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Crisp County Sheriff's Office has cracked the cases of multiple car break-ins at the Crisp County Recreation Ball Complex.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Sheriffs Office has captured two men involved in a string of weekend car break-ins.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Updated with video; Nearly 25 cars have been broken into in just a few weeks in Albany, according to Albany Police Department detectives.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Some Johnson Road neighbors say they are telling gang members to stop the crime, but police say it is not the right route to take.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with video; Since January 1st, thieves have been entering businesses in mostly the west area of Sylvester and getting away with valuable items.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video; Two young men are behind bars tonight because of their involvement in multiple burglary cases.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; AmeriCorps Cadets went door-to-door in East and West Albany neighborhoods giving tips on how to handle and help with a recent streak of break-ins and entering autos.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Updated with video; A crime spree which spanned over the last few months came to halt after an investigation by the Albany Police Department.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Albany police say car break-ins are a major problem. As of the beginning of last month Albany Police have worked over 300 car break-ins and about 60 cases where cars were stolen.