Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to lock their cars and take their valuables when they park near Fountain Hills park sites. MCSO is reporting a string of vehicle burglaries is continuing.

On Thursday, March 21, an incident was reported in the 14800 block of El Sobrante at about 7:30 a.m. A suspect rummaged through the glove box and console, taking two pairs of sunglasses. Owner believes the vehicle was secure, but deputies found no sign of forced entry and windows down slightly.

On Thursday, March 22, at about 12:33 p.m., someone broke into a vehicle parked near El Lago Blvd. and Panorama Drive, smashing a window to enter. A purse was stolen.

On Thursday, March 22, at about 12:36 p.m. deputies received a report someone broke into a vehicle parked at the dog park at Desert Vista Park. A purse was stolen. There was no sign of forced entry, but windows down slightly.

On Wednesday, March 27, someone smashed a window of a vehicle parked in the lot at Golden Eagle Trailhead. A wallet was stolen.

MCSO detectives are investigating these incidents.

Vehicle collisions also continue to be a problem for deputies in Fountain Hills.

On Friday, March 22, two vehicles had mirrors damaged when they struck, passing in opposite directions, in the 16700 block of Ashbrook Drive.

On Friday, March 22, there was a collision at Palomino and Bucking Bronco when a vehicle pulling from Bucking Bronco and failed to stop.

On Tuesday, March 26, a vehicle backing into a driveway near Shea and Saguaro boulevards and collided with a second vehicle.

On Friday, March 22, there was a rear-end collision on Shea Boulevard near the Beeline Highway and one vehicle left the scene. There was minor damage.

On Thursday, March 21, a vehicle pulled into a gas station at Saguaro and Shea boulevards and struck a vehicle getting gas. The driver left the scene.

On Saturday, March 23, there was a collision on Shea Boulevard at Center Drive. One vehicle crossed two lanes of traffic to make a turn and struck a vehicle already in the turn lane. The driver said he did not see the second vehicle.

On Friday, March 22, deputies received a report of a potential fraud. A victim said they were sent a check to purchase money orders to send to the suspect. The check was bogus.

On Wednesday, March 27, a resident reported receiving a phone call from an alleged physician asking that they fill a prescription for narcotics.

On Wednesday, March 27, a suspect attempted to have a victim send $1,700 in gift cards to the suspect.

On Wednesday, March 27, a resident of the 9200 block of Longfeather Drive reported money stolen from their residence.

On Thursday, March 21, a resident of the 15800 block of El Lago Blvd. reported he believed two firearms were stolen from his home.

On Sunday, March 23, a resident of the 16000 block of Rosetta reported cash and jewelry stolen from his residence.

An 84-year-old Fountain Hills man reported missing on Tuesday, March 26, was found safe at a Phoenix hotel the next morning and family picked him up.

Other items reported to MCSO include the following:

*Thursday, March 28, 2:40 p.m., assault, 16700 block Avenue of the Fountains.

*Friday, March 29, 12:24 p.m., assault, 15900 block of Cholla Drive.

*Saturday, March 30, 10:34 a.m., theft, 16400 block of Avenue of the Fountains.

*Saturday, March 30, 3:39 p.m., burglary from vehicle, 14400 block of Saguaro Blvd.

*Saturday, March 30, 5:08 p.m., shoplifting, 16800 block of Shea Blvd.