The University of Central Florida Police Department is investigating dozens of car burglaries near Lake Claire Apartments.
- At least 30 vehicles burglarized at Lake Claire Apartments
- Windows were shattered, police said
- Burglaries similar to others in the Central Florida area
At least 30 vehicles were broken into near the apartment complex and three on-campus Greek houses, police said.
Windows were shattered and items were taken from the vehicles.
A bystander observed one of the burglaries in progress at 2:50 a.m. and called police, according to the release.
The suspects fled from UCF Police in a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Orange County. It crashed near Rouse Road and the suspect fled from the scene. Police were unable to locate them.
Police recovered tools at Lake Claire they believe were used by the suspects.
They said the pattern of the break-ins is similar to other vehicle break-ins across Central Florida.
Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call UCF Police at (407) 823-5555.