WINONA, Minn. – A lot of people in the upscale Valley Oaks neighborhood woke up to discover their cars had been entered overnight. In one case a credit card was taken and later used to make a purchase at Walmart. Police said they hoped to have a lead from Walmart store video showing who made the purchase. In all the car tampering cases, the vehicles were parked in driveways. All were unlocked. The self-contained Valley Oaks neighborhood has only one access street. Police theorized the thief was on foot or riding a bike. Extra patrols have been assigned to neighborhood. A door-to-door check began for doorbell surveillance video.
> 50 block of Oak Park Court. Missing: Ear phones, valued at $300, backpack, $100.
> 350 block of Valley Oaks Drive. Rummaged through. Nothing missing
> 50 block of Valley Oaks Lane. Rummaged through. Nothing missing.
> 50 block of Rivers Lane. Missing: Credit card.
> 300 block of Valley Oaks Drive. Glovebox latch damaged. Missing: Coins from cupholder.
> 50 block of Oakdakle Lane. Missing: Pocket knife, cargo hold-down straps.
> 50 block of Rivers Court. Missing: Child’s backpack with toys.
> 350 block of Valley Oaks Drive. Keys to the vehicle missing.