Gulf Breeze — Vehicle burglaries occurred between July 15 and July 20 in the Gulf Breeze and Navarre area according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, the majority occurring between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Public Information Officer Rich Aloy said these were quick, smash-and-grab style burglaries targeting valuable objects in plain sight like a purse or gun.
In the majority of these incidents, the vehicle involved was described as a white Nissan Altima 4 door car with FL Wildlife Foundation Tag. It was subsequently determined the tag was stolen.
Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP. Your information is anonymous.
As a safety tip, the SRSO says, "Do not leave valuables in plain sight. Lock your car and take your belongings. If you need to leave something behind, place the items in your trunk. Never leave anything in your vehicle that cannot be replaced."
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Smash and grab vehicle burglaries swept through Gulf Breeze and Navarre