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Dearborn, MI. — The Dearborn Police Department is issuing a public advisory on a recent uptick in thefts of vehicle airbags, primarily involving GM vehicles—specifically the Chevrolet Malibu. Individuals have been observed targeting vehicles parked on city streets or in parking lots in the overnight hours, breaking windows to gain entry and prying the steering wheel from the column. 
 
Investigators are following leads and working with regional partners to identify those responsible.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Dearborn Police Department. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. 
 
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin stated, “I ask that our citizens be vigilant and immediately contact the police department if they observe this sort of criminal activity in our neighborhoods.  These crimes of opportunity not only have a direct impact on individual residents, but our community as a whole.”