Oceanside Police Deploy Bait Cars to Combat Break-In Spike

A surge in vehicle break-ins near Oceanside's beaches and harbor has prompted police to increase patrols and deploy bait vehicles. The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is responding to a 30 percent jump in reported incidents over the past month, compared to the same period last year, with this targeted enforcement effort. The targeted areas include parking lots near the Strand, Oceanside Harbor, and other beach access points. Thieves frequently target these locations because of the high volume