Residents of a Hamilton County neighborhood are faced with increased concern following a series of vehicle break-ins, which included three police cars from different departments. The Carmel Police Department has been looking into these incidents, which took place on July 31 and led to theft of at least one firearm from a police vehicle. This information comes from reports by both FOX59 and WTHR.

A total of seven vehicles were found to have been broken into, with officers quickly responding to the scene. These vehicles included police cars belonging to the Carmel and Westfield Police Departments, as well as a vehicle from the Noblesville Police Department. It was confirmed that the officers had indeed left their service weapons inside the cars that were breached. Westfield's response came after realizing a weapon had been stolen, intensifying the urgency to swiftly investigate and possibly avert any impending misuse of the stolen firearm.

The Noblesville Police Department, meanwhile, mentioned that while their vehicle also fell victim to this string of violations, it fortunately did not result in the theft of any firearms. The Carmel Police Department is keenly investigating all the break-ins and urges the public to come forth with any relevant information. They've also emphasized the need for due diligence in securing vehicles and belongings, a reminder that weighs heavily in a period where the belongings in question are not merely personal effects but tools of law enforcement.

Concerned citizens are being asked to contribute any information they might have regarding the incidents. This could potentially assist in not only recovering the stolen property but also in deterring future occurrences. To aid in these efforts, the Carmel Police Department is encouraging anyone with insights to call their Criminal Investigations division at 317-571-2500, as stated in their recent release.