Rash of stolen SUVs strikes Simi

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TARGETED- High-end sport utility vehicles like the one seen here have been the recent focus of car thieves.

According to the Simi Valley Police Department, since October several Cadillac Escalades and other high-end SUVs have been stolen in Simi Valley.

Many of these vehicles were taken from public parking areas and later recovered in the San Fernando Valley.

Motorists are reminded to park their vehicles in welllit areas and close to the destination.

Citizens are encouraged to immediately report suspicious subjects and/or activity by calling the police department at (805) 583-6950.

Residents with any information about the thefts and would like to remaind anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (805) 4948255.

For details about crime prevention, call the Crime Prevention Unit at (805) 583-6908 or 583-6276.