Maplewood police are telling residents not to leave valuables in cars, following a rash break-ins Tuesday night.
According to Maplewood police, thieves broke into eight cars — mostly unlocked — on Rannells and Jerome avenues and Lyndover Place, stealing wallets, purses, a gun and Christmas presents.
A Rannells Avenue resident said all the vehicles were unlocked in the street or driveway and one had Christmas presents sitting on the trunk.