While appreciative of the public assistance they’ve received in trying to solve a recent string of auto burglaries, police also are pleading with local residents to help prevent the thefts from happening. ‘Lamesa Police Chief Josh Peterson said police have received information on around 30 vehicles being burglarized during the past two weeks.One common factors in every one of those burglaries, he said, is the vehicle doors were left unlocked.“Every vehicle they’ve hit have been unlocked. Every one,” he emphasized.“They’re not forcing entry – just looking for vehicles that are unlocked.”That means the burglaries can be prevented with one simple ...