Prairie Grove police issue warning after burglaries of unlocked cars and mailboxes

The Prairie Grove Police Department issued a warning to residents Friday to lock their car doors after multiple burglaries.

Multiple cases of theft were reported of items from unlocked cars and from mailboxes Thursday night, police said.

Police suspect the thefts took place between 9 and 11 p.m. “in multiple parts of the village,” according to a news release from Prairie Grove police.

Suspects are believed to be in a dark-colored SUV, according to the release.

Anyone who has video footage that could help with the investigation is encouraged to call the Prairie Grove Police Department at 815-455-3918.