Crime Report: Rash of Vehicle Break-Ins in Hartland Township

A rash of vehicle break-ins occurred in Hartland Township last week, according to the Livingston County Sheriff's department. Several residents in the area of Lake Pines Drive and Long Lake Drive reported damages to their cars and items stolen.

On May 8, a Hartland Township man on the 300 block of Lake Pines Drive reported that between 11 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8, the sliding rear window of his 2011 Ford F-150 had been damaged but no items had been stolen from the vehicle.

On May 8, a Hartland Township man on the 300 block of Lake Pines Drive reported that between the hours of 11 p.m. May 7 and 7:30 a.m. May 8, his son’s car had been broken into while parked in the driveway.

According to the police report, a car window was damaged and an iPod, estimated at $200, was stolen.

On May 8, a Hartland Township man on the 100 block of Lake Pines Drive reported that between 11 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8, his Ford F-250 which was parked and locked in the driveway had been broken into and items stolen.

According to the police report, the sliding rear window had been damaged and an items stolen included a pair of black Oakley sunglasses, estimated at $130, $20 cash and four credit cards.

On May 8, a Hartland Township woman on the 1000 block of Long Lake Drive, reported that between 11 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8, her husband’s vehicle was broken into while parked in the driveway of their home.

According to the police report, a window was damaged and items were stolen including a laptop, estimated at $500, laptop charger estimated at $80, laptop briefcase estimated at $80, a Swiss Gear backpack estimated at $50 and Oakley sunglasses estimated at $150.

On May 8, a Hartland Township woman on the 1000 block of Blaine Rd reported that between 11 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8, her Pontiac Montana had been broken into while parked and locked in her driveway.

According to the report, a car window had been damaged and items including a GPS estimated at $190 and Vera Bradely purse estimated at $50 had been stolen.

On May 8, a Hartland Township man on the 200 block of Lake Pines Drive reported that between 11 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8, his Dodge Ram had been broken in to while it was parked and locked in the driveway.

According to the police report, the vehicle’s sunroof was damaged and credit cards were stolen from his wallet.

The incidents remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Livingston County Sheriff's Department at 517-546-1744 or 1-800 SPEAKUP for crimestoppers.