Oceanside Police Deploy Bait Cars to Combat Beach Break-In Spike

A recent surge in vehicle break-ins near Oceanside's popular beach access points has prompted the Oceanside Police Department to increase patrols. The targeted operation aims to deter thieves and apprehend those responsible for the increase in property crimes. OPD spokesperson Jennifer Atenza said the department is using a combination of marked and unmarked patrol cars, as well as plainclothes officers, to monitor parking lots and high-traffic areas, according to the OPD. The bait vehicles are e