A loaded handgun was among the items stolen from vehicles on Clinton's southwest side in the early morning hours of Monday.

Local authorities are investigating the rash of burglaries. Items stolen from vehicles include cash and coins, credit and debit cards, and a loaded handgun.

Authorities do not believe any of the entries were forced and area surveillance footage shows at least two subjects entering vehicles.

Authorities remind residents in all communities and neighborhoods to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables. 

Authorities indicate it has been some time since they've encountered a spree of vehicle thefts like this.