An alarming trend in Parkersburg.

Police are addressing a rise in vehicle break-ins.

This video is from January 11th in an alley behind Williams Street.

You can see a male breaking into a couple cars here and stealing items from inside.

Sergeant Greg Collins says there have been more than 80 complaints of vehicle break-ins in Parkersburg since the beginning of the year.

He says the department is taking a proactive approach by focusing on the matter.

If you recognize this person call police at 304-424-8444