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East Peoria Neighborhood Hit With Vehicle Burglaries

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The city of East Peoria is warning citizens to lock up their vehicles after a burglary spree near ICC Friday morning. 

The city said a number of vehicles were hit. In one case, a car was stolen out of a garage.

Police say residents should lock their vehicles and make sure not to store valuables in them or leave the keys inside. Most burglaries happen with unlocked cars.

Police also say citizens shouldn't leave garage door openers in their cars.

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Tim Shelley is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.