Fayetteville police investigate a string of car break-ins at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police are investigating after a total of 24 vehicles were broken into at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Police responded to a break-in call Thursday morning at about 5:19 a.m.

Upon arrival, they found that a total of 10 vehicles had been broken into.

On Saturday, police received another call about a similar situation.

When they arrived, they found 14 vehicles had been broken into overnight.

Police said most of the vehicles had windows broken and that several items were stolen, among them, a handgun, money, small electronic items, and a purse.

Over the weekend, a Cape Fear Valley Medical Center official said that they were addressing the issue internally and working in conjunction with Fayetteville police.

Officers and hospital security are reviewing surveillance trying to identify the people responsible, meanwhile, The Fayetteville Police Department will be conducting patrols in the area.

Citizens are being encouraged to not to leave valuable items in plain sight.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at (910) 483-8477.