EFFINGHAM — Local Authorities are investigating a rash of burglaries from vehicles that occurred Friday evening in the commercial area on the Avenue of Mid America.
From one vehicle, parked at 1102 Avenue of Mid America, a camera and case was stolen along with a laptop, a backpack, headphones, and chargers. All told, the missing items are valued around $2,162 with an additional $300 in damage to the vehicle.
Another vehicle, parked at 1101 Avenue of Mid America, had three backpacks, three laptop, several books, headphones, a pair of sunglasses, and clothing stolen valued at $4,120 in total.
A third vehicle, parked at 1208 N. Keller, had a purse stolen valued at $200 and sustained $250 in damage.