Police officers mention it at every meeting: Do not leave anything visible or valuable in cars. First it appeared that car break-ins were confined to larger institutions like Providence Hospital and Walmart. Then there was a spree around Fort Totten metro station. Now it looks like the culprits are infiltrating the residential areas. Lt. Patrick Schaut stated there were 9 smashed windows over the weekend. So please do not leave anything visible in your cars at all, no phone chargers or anything. Better yet, do not leave anything in your car at all because it will be taken. Please be vigilant and if you know who is going around smashing car windows, let MPD know.