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Car windows shattered at Nocatee Town Center

Deputies are investigating after several car windows were shattered at the Nocatee Town Center.

One victim said she was grabbing dinner with her friend at Pieology when she came outside Thursday night and found the window of her brand-new car shattered.

She said she was inside for just 30 minutes.

County Sheriff's Office reports reveal a second woman's window was shattered just a few yards away, in a dirt parking lot near Dunkin'.

A third woman told police her car was targeted across the street near the Watson Realty office.

The police reports say bags were sitting on the front or rear seats of each of the cars.

The victims told deputies some work items and photographs were taken.

Action News Jax Crime and Safety Expert Ken Jefferson said an uptick in similar crimes is common during the holidays.

Thieves know stores will be crowded with more families to target.

Jefferson said families should never leave items in plain view inside their cars.

One victim from Thursday’s break-ins is hoping a surveillance camera at Pieology captured footage of the thief.

Deputies have not announced any arrests.