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Benton County Sheriff Warns Of Recent Series of Thefts
BENTON COUNTY -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office is reminding you to lock your vehicles and remove any items of value each night.
Deputies are investigating a string of vehicle thefts in Watab Township. There has been about 13 thefts since Saturday, October 26th.
All of the thefts have occurred in Watab Township between Oak Hill Golf Course and Little Rock Lake.
Authorities say the suspects have targeted residential areas with unlocked vehicles. Victims have reported stolen money, electronics, purses and various other items.
Anyone with information on the thefts is asked to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office at 968-7201, or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at (800) 255-1301.
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