Deputies report increase in stolen vehicles, thefts from cars

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says as the weather has improved, they have seen an increase in stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles.

They want to remind residents to lock their cars at night and to leave an exterior light of your home on at night.

Deputies released surveillance photos of two suspects who attempted to get into a vehicle, but the vehicle was locked.

The video was taken in the Paw Paw/ Mattawan area just before 2 a.m.

If you can identify either of the suspects in the video, please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 657-3101, Crime Stoppers 1-800-342-7867, Silent Observer (269) 343-2100 or your local Police Department.