An effort to reduce property crimes in Spotsylvania last weekend is so successful that a police presence will continue to stay beefed up in the community.
With the help of neighbors and citizens, the sheriff's office says Operation Out of Sight helps yields a reduction in the crimes by 73 percent from the previous weekend.
The county has been plagued with thieves entering unlocked vehicles, breaking windows and stealing what is inside.
Residents can expect to see more patrols, surveillance and bikes units in coming weeks.
