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Two cars stolen from campus

Two cars were stolen from the parking structures on the first day of fall semester, according to University Police.

Campus police also said someone attempted to steal another car the same day.

Suspects seem to have targeted cars such as the Honda Civic and Nissan 300 between the years of 1998 and 2000, according to a press release from University Police.

“I cannot release any more detailed information regarding these cases because there are no suspect details at this time and the investigation is ongoing,” said University Police Capt. Christopher Schivley via email.

Cal State Long Beach Spokesman Rick Gloady said he doesn’t remember this number of car thefts taking placing on the first day of the semester before.

In all of 2011, only five motor vehicles were stolen from campus, according to the CLERY report on the University Police website.

Campus police have increased patrols in and around all parking structures in efforts to identify suspects and prevent any more theft, the press release said.

Schivley recommended that students ensure their cars are locked, look out for suspicious activity, not leave valuables in their cars and perhaps use additional security measures, such as an alarm or Club Steering Wheel Locks.

Anyone with information about the thefts or who has seen suspicious activity should contact University Police at (562) 985-4101.

Managing Editor Courtney Tompkins contributed to this report.

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