Serial burglars have targeted several Antioch auto body shops over the last several weeks. According to police, the thieves have stolen more than 30 sets of keys from drop boxes at the shops.
"The gentleman thought my car was in the shop and they were fixing it," said Roderick Sneed, whose car was taken from the Firestone located at 2421 Murfreesboro Road. "But when he went to look, he couldn't find it."
Sneed dropped his car off around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It was gone before the business opened the next morning.
Police said the thieves have driven off with at least 12 cars. Eight of those vehicles have been recovered at different parking lots throughout Antioch and Hermitage, and should be reunited with their owners soon.
Investigators have arrested two juveniles in connection with the thefts, but are not ruling out that others may be involved.
"Do not drop off at a lock box, be aware of whatever security system people working with your car have," Sneed said. "This was eye opening to me."
