Birmingham police said 12 cars were stolen from residents over the span of nine days, and 7-10 of them had been left unlocked with the keys inside.

Dearborn police said they are seeing more and more airbags stolen from by thieves who break windows to get into parked vehicles at night.

NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two Detroit teenagers were arrested for stealing from vehicles and fleeing police in a stolen car at a Meijer in Northville Township, according to officials. Northville Township police shared the information with Livonia loss prevention officers, who recognized Tolbert and Pitts at their Meijer, officials said. Officers said they returned the stolen car to its owner. Tolbert is charged with motor vehicle theft, receiving and concealing stolen property, larceny from auto and breaking and entering of a vehicle. Northville Township police said shoppers should remember to check their surroundings and make sure any valuables left in cars are hidden from sight, especially during the holiday shopping season.