Space police warn residents of nationwide theft ring concentrating on native gyms – WPXI

A nationwide theft ring lately focused gyms in our space and police stated this was a well-organized crime spree.

“It was very very upsetting,” stated sufferer Hayley Ettaro.

Hayley Ettaro is considered one of many victims in a string of automotive break-ins outdoors gyms throughout our area.

After her Cyclebar class at Robinson City Centre on February third, she discovered her automotive window shattered, glass in all places and her valuables gone.

“They took my purse that had earphones in there, about $200 in money, my license, bank cards and any present playing cards estimating to $500 value,” stated Ettaro.

A number of locked vehicles outdoors different native gyms had been hit lately too on the Orangetheory gyms in Wexford, Higher Saint Clair and North Fayette. The Cardio Heart in Greensburg and F45 within the Strip District.

Greensburg police stated the criminals used a window punch to interrupt in. Police shared surveillance images exhibiting one of many vehicles concerned.

Investigators discovered that automotive was rented at Pittsburgh Worldwide Airport by Ashley Gibbs.

She admitted to police she was recruited from Seattle and paid to fly to Pittsburgh to be a part of a nationally organized theft ring. Channel 11 requested police about Gibbs’ involvement.

“She would go to the airport, hire automobiles, take them to native inns,” stated Capt. Shawn Denning with the Metropolis of Greensburg Police. “She would simply go away them for the criminals to choose up, which she solely knew by first names so she’s claiming.”

Police stated the criminals used the rental vehicles to commit the thefts and defined why gyms are simple targets.

“Thieves goal gyms as a result of they know a variety of instances individuals are in a rush to go inside and work out and that they’re in there for an prolonged time frame,” stated Capt. Denning.

Police are warning anybody going to the gymnasium to park below a lightweight, lock your automotive and produce valuables inside.

Higher Saint Clair arrested and charged Gibbs. She’s within the Allegheny County jail. Police are working to trace down the opposite folks concerned.