Thief Steals Credit Cards, Handgun from Cars at High School

Two people discovered a private school parking lot wasn't safe enough to leave valuables inside parked cars on Aug. 14.

The two victims were meeting at off Cogburn Road just after 7 p.m. to discuss a trip to Spain. Less than an hour later they were calling Milton police to report someone had broken into their cars and stolen credit cards, checks, a handgun, an iPad and other personal items.

The male victim said he arrived at the school at 7:05 p.m., and by 7:15 p.m. fraudulent charges were appearing on his credit cards.

He lost his wallet, credit cards, bank debit cards, blank checks and a stainless steel Smith & Wesson .38 revolver.

The female victim lost her purse, her daughter`s backpack, an I-Pod touch, an I-Pad Il with black case and check stubs.

School staff were going to check to determine if any video recordings at the school reveal any information about the car break-ins.

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