ENGLEWOOD — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is again advising motorists in the Englewood Beach area to lock their vehicles and remove their valuables. Thursday, two of three vehicles were left unlocked and thieves stole CDs, a CD player, amplifier, DVD player, cellphone, and other items. The third vehicle was an attempted burglary. No entry was gained but the driver’s side door was broken. The vehicle burglaries Thursday were parked at 2955 and 2700 N. Beach Road.

With many motorists going to the Englewood Beach area for the long July 4 holiday, they should use extra caution when parking their vehicles. If anyone has information about these vehicle burglaries this week, please call the CCSO at 941-639-2101, or Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477).