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CAR SEVERLY DAMAGED DURING BREAK-IN, LARCENY

LINCOLNTON -- A 2004 Jeep SUV suffered extensive damage during a breaking, entering and larceny on Lincolnton’s north side, which was reported around 6:45am Thursday.

Police responded to Hillcrest Drive and spoke with the victim, who told them she thought her vehicle was secured last night before she went to bed.

Officer Jimmy Barlowe said in his report the vehicle appeared to be unsecured.

Not only did the suspects take items like a GPS navigation system, cash and CDs, they poured bleach and tanning lotion throughout the vehicle. The vandals also cut and left puncture marks in the seats.

The most heinous damage, however, is when the vandals broke the center dash panel in half and ripped the glove box completely off.

More than $2,000 in damage was done to the vehicle.

The case remains under investigation.

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