BUFFALO — Buffalo police are investigating at least three cases of criminal mischief involving vehicles in the same general area that occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Monday and 6 o’clock this morning.

Central District officers say three vehicles — one on Trinity Place, one on Whitney Place and the other on Mariner Street — all had their windows smashed. In the incident on Trinity, police say a small amount of loose change was also taken.

Police remind everyone not to leave any valuables, even a small amount of change, visible in their vehicle and further advise people to store those items in a safe place like a compartment or trunk.