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Thieves targeting vehicles at beach parking lots, St. Johns deputies say

With the warmer weather out, deputies in St. Johns County are warning beachgoers after a string of car burglaries.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said there were at least six reported car break-ins at the Guana beach access along A1A in Ponte Vedra over the weekend.

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Deputies said it’s likely they are connected because the suspects used the same modus operandi by smashing out the windows.

The suspects stole purses, cash, gift cards and other valuables.

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The suspects charged nearly $4,000 to one victim’s credit card, according to the report.

The Sheriff’s Office recommends leaving any valuables at home and just bring your driver’s license, one card and some cash.

If you have to put something in the trunk, deputies suggest doing it before you get to the parking lot.

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