Fourteen car break-ins reported Monday

SAN MATEO >> San Mateo police are investigating the burglary of multiple vehicles, and plan to increase patrols in those areas affected.

On Monday, San Mateo Police Department received multiple calls involving 14 vehicles near Ottawa Street and Trollman Avenue, which had their windows smashed and items such as electronics, money and bags stolen. Similar incidents were also recorded in the areas of Flores and Ivy Streets at Fourth Avenue on the west side of San Mateo.

The San Mateo Police Department urges the community to continue to protect themselves by not leaving valuables in their vehicles, even if the vehicle is parked in your driveway. If your vehicle is burglarized — even if nothing is taken — police recommend you call the station immediately. Police say this helps to identify crime trends and allows them to take a proactive approach in the targeted areas.

Call 911 if a crime is in progress or 650-522-7700 to report a crime that took place. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is encouraged to contact the San Mateo Police Department. Tips can be left anonymously at http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips or by calling the SMPD Secret Witness Line at 650-522-7676.

Police are also asking that if you have surveillance equipment or a camera that captures the exterior of your business and/ or home, register it on the city of San Mateo website using the San Mateo NEST-Neighborhood Eyes Security Team at www.tinyurl.com/SMPDNest.