Ames Police are investigating 10 vehicle burglaries that occurred late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.

The burglaries happened in an area north of 13th Street in Ames, just west of Highway 69. 

While investigating, police found one car that had sustained interior damage because of a fire that appeared to be intentionally set. 

Jason Tuttle, investigations commander for the Ames Police Department, advises people to lock their cars and keep valuables out of sight to help prevent vehicle burglaries.

“Be vigilant, take those proactive steps,” Tuttle said.

Tuttle said the Tuesday night burglaries saw little theft in terms of monetary value, adding that the perpetrators mostly took small items and loose change. 

The burglaries are still under investigation.