Posted Friday, January 1, 2010 --- 8:00 pm

During the early morning hours of the New Year, several vehicle break-ins occurred in both the Village and Township of Cottage Grove resulting in thousands of dollars of damage and stolen items.

Most reports indicate that a window was broken out to gain entry
into the vehicle. Mostly smaller electronics were taken from vehicles including iPods and GPS systems. The thieves also targeted other items left in the vehicles, including wrapped holiday gifts.

In the Village of Cottage Grove, eleven vehicles were broken into on the following streets:
Sandpiper Tr, Donegal Dr, Killian Tr, Cork Crossing St, Lindsay Ct, Parkview St, School Rd, E School Rd, and Yarrow Hill.

In the Town of Cottage Grove, three vehicles were broken into on the following streets: Circle High St, Thrush La and Falcon Ct.

The Cottage Grove Police Department is investigating these thefts and encourages anyone with information to call the Cottage Grove Police Department at 255-2345 or Madison Area Crime
Stoppers at 266-6014.

We also encourage citizens to remove valuables from vehicles, or lock them in the trunk: out of site. Items left on seats, or in plain view can be appealing to thieves,and are easily accessible once entry is gained. If you have been a victim, we ask that you contact the Cottage Grove Police Department so that we have a more accurate number of
actual break-ins that are occurring.