Thieves strike cars outside church

Indianapolis police are investigating a string of car break-ins that took place Tuesday evening at a south-side church. Several women reported to police that their car windows were broken and valuables were taken from cars parked outside the Southview Wesleyan Church on Shelbyville Road, near Emerson Avenue. At least five vehicles were damaged while the women attended an exercise class from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Purses, money, gift cards, bank cards, a cell phone and identification cards were taken.