BARRE — The Barre Police Department is investigating a series of 12 or so vehicle break-ins early Wednesday.

According to police, windows were smashed and items were stolen from vehicles parked on Elliston, Cambria and Blackwell streets.

Barre police Sgt. Bob Miller recommended that people don’t leave valuables in vehicles.

“Bring it all inside,” he said, and lock your vehicle doors.

Anyone with information about the break-ins is urged to call the Barre Police Department at 476-6613.