TIFFIN | Lock Your Car: Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Hit Tiffin Over the Weekend

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TIFFIN, Ohio – Drivers in neighboring Tiffin are being urged to lock up after a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles over the weekend, the Tiffin Police Department said in a community alert Monday, Nov. 9.

Police said the thefts were reported in several parts of the city: the Westgate area near McDonald’s and Burger King, the 100 block of W. Market Street, the 100 block of S. Monroe Street and the Avery Street area.

According to the department, those involved appear to be going from vehicle to vehicle checking for unlocked doors, then getting inside and searching for valuables. Cash has been the main thing taken so far.

The department shared surveillance photos with its alert and is asking anyone who recognizes the people shown, or has other information that could help identify them, to contact the Tiffin Police Department. The alert was signed by Chief Pauly.

Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles every time, including in their own driveway, in front of their home or during a quick stop, and to keep cash and valuables out of sight.

The same advice applies for drivers in Fostoria and across Seneca County.

Source: Tiffin Police Department community alert, Nov. 9, 2026