Nine juveniles are behind bars after a rash of home and vehicle break-ins in Kosciusko County.

County police say the teens were part of a group behind 50 to 60 break-ins throughout the summer in Syracuse and North Webster.

Syracuse police caught some of them red-handed doing what they called "car hopping."

They took iPods, cell phones, lap tops, stereo equipment and other items from homes and cars.

Many of the items have been recovered.

Investigators think there may still be a group "car hopping" around the county.

They urge you to lock your doors, and if you see anything suspicious, call the Kosciusko County Tip Line at (574) 372-2494.