DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio —

Warren County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a group of suspects after five vehicles were stolen from the Montclaire subdivision in Deerfield Township. Security camera footage from the subdivision shows the moments two males casually walk up to residents' cars around 2:30 a.m Monday.

"They don't seem paranoid at all," says one neighbor off camera.

Police say several other vehicles also had property stolen from them. All of the stolen vehicles were unlocked and had the keys left inside them.

"Steals a little bit of cash and some gift cards, sunglasses. Then here comes another guy," she says while watching the footage.

She also explains her next-door neighbor's car was stolen, while her garage door opener was also taken.

"We're afraid that they may not come back but there's a chance. It's just unnerving that someone has that access to your house," she said.

Neighbors say car thefts have never been a problem in this area but being a nice neighborhood might make it a target.

"I get the sense they aren't from close by. Probably coming in from neighboring cities or communities," said Nick Mock, a community member.

According to police, the suspects used some of the credit and debit cards at the Walmart on Ferguson Road in Cincinnati. The same suspects were also seen around 6:30 a.m. in the Walmart buying gift cards, police said. One still wearing a stolen backpack.

Police released images of the suspects from Walmart’s security camera Thursday.

Jon Caliguri and his family safe. Caliguri said his time in college taught him car safety.

"I've lived in Clifton for a few years, so I always lock my doors and remove my keys from the car," he said.

But Nick Mock a block away was not so fortunate.

"We had some friends over that day, we moved our car onto the street, forgot to lock it, and sure enough they went through it," he said.

His conversation with police ends in sound advice. The best security practice is not surveillance, but locking your car doors and taking out your keys.

"Because this type of theft is prevented by showing the thieves that you're not that low-hanging fruit that they go after," Mock said.

So far, police said only one of the stolen cars has been recovered.

Anyone able to identify the suspects in the photos please contact Det. Mike Wyatt at 513-701-1806 or michael.wyatt@wcsooh.org.

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Police Union President Jeff Follmer confirmed to News 5 that an off-duty Cleveland police officer was killed during a carjacking Friday evening.

The incident happened near the intersection of Fairway and Rocky River drives in the city's Kamms Corner neighborhood.

According to authorities, the officer, identified as 25-year-old Shane Bartek, was shot twice during the carjacking, and the shooter fled in his vehicle. Bartek was then transported to Fairview Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police said the preliminary investigation indicates an individual approached Bartek in the parking lot of an apartment building with a gun and Bartek was shot after a struggle ensued.

Bartek was assigned to the 5th District and worked patrol, sources tell News 5. He was hired with the Cleveland Division of Police in August of 2019.

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Following the shooting, the U.S. Marshals Service joined in the search for the shooter and Bartek's vehicle. Around 10:25 p.m., Richmond Heights police joined the pursuit of the stolen vehicle, continuing the pursuit to the Riviera Apartments on Lakeshore Boulevard in Euclid.

The individual driving Bartek's vehicle crashed into a fence and wedged the vehicle between the fence post and a tree behind the apartment buildings. Richmond Heights police took the driver into custody without incident and charged him with fleeing, receiving stolen property and numerous other traffic-related charges.

Police did not say the driver was charged with any crimes directly related to Bartek's death at this time, but his bond was set at $5 million at 10%.

On Saturday morning, authorities confirmed a female was taken into custody in connection with the incident, marking at least two people police have taken into custody.

Video below shows Bartek's vehicle being towed from the scene where the suspect was arrested.

Cleveland officer's car towed after suspect's arrest

City in mourning
Bartek was relatively new on the police force but a Northeast Ohio native, graduating from Berea-Midpark High School in 2015.

"The Titans community is deeply saddened by this senseless tragedy and our hearts go out to Shane Bartek's family, friends and fellow officers," Berea City School District said.

City leaders also addressed Bartek's death, sending condolences to his family and friends.

"This is a very sad day. My heart is aching for the family, for our officers," said incoming Interim Cleveland Police Chief Dornat "Wayne" A. Drummond during a news conference outside of the hospital. "It just doesn't make any sense."

Mayor-Elect Justin Bibb also spoke, asking for the public's support during a difficult time.

"I just ask the residents of Cleveland to keep the family in your prayers," Bibb said.

Meanwhile, current Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson issued his condolences to Bartek's family and fellow officers.

Cleveland Ward 17 Councilman Charles J. Slife issued a statement with his condolences:

"On behalf of the Ward 17 community, I extend our deepest condolences and sorrow to the victim's family and to the men and women of the division of police. Please keep the victim and them in your prayers," Slife said.

Cleveland City Council issued the following statement regarding Bartek's death:

Richmond Heights Mayor and Safety Director Kim Thomas issued a statement regarding the incident:

Police have executed search warrants in connection with the incident.

The Cleveland Police Department is accepting donations to its Heroes Fund, which supports families of officers killed or seriously injured while in the line of duty. The funds previously helped the families of Detective James Skernivitz and Patrolman Nicholas Sabo. To learn more or donate, click here.

A screen-printing shop in Berea is also selling t-shirts in honor of Bartek with all proceeds going directly to the fallen officer's family to help cover funeral costs.

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HALES CORNERS, Wis. —

A woman waiting to pick up her kids from school Wednesday was carjacked at gunpoint just before students were let out of at St. Mary's Parish School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Two guys went up to her car and demanded her keys and phone at gunpoint.

Hales Corners police were on high alert Thursday, keeping a close eye on the school pickup line.

The carjacking happened right in front of Dennis Thurow.

"As soon as she got to my window, the black car took off, and I got her in the car, and we tried to get to where I could get behind them," Thurow said.

Others waiting in line saw two cars race by.

"Two cars came flying by driving very fast for an area by a school," said Jessica Gutierrez, who was in the pickup line.

Police said the surveillance video shows two cars driving off.

They believe two guys stole the SUV, and a third person followed behind.

Earlier Wednesday, police in Germantown, Wisconsin, investigated a similar armed carjacking at the Fairway Knoll Senior Living Center.

The gunman there stole a black BMW with a similar make and model to the one seen at St. Mary's.

"There's been other carjackings in other communities that we're trying to speak with the other detectives and other officers involved to see if in any way they're connected," Hales Corners police Detective Chris Heckman said.

"How could that happen in a parent pickup line here?" a reporter asked from sister station WISN.

"That's a good question, middle of the day, witnesses around," Dennis Lypek said.

"I feel more prepared today. I'm more aware of my surroundings," Gutierrez said.

But for the man who tried help the victim, he's still shaken.

"Just making me think if I could've done something better," Thurow said.

Milwaukee police said officers were involved in a chase with the black BMW stolen in Germantown. They eventually ended the pursuit but found the car abandoned.

The car stolen in Hales Corners was also found in Milwaukee, but they still haven't found the carjackers.