(SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL) — Truck batteries are a hot item in Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Lauderdale Lakes and Pompano Beach.

In January, 51 truck batteries were stolen in Oakland Park alone, said the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

“Never in 30 years have I seen batteries [stolen] before,” BSO Sgt. Rick LaCerra said.

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