Anne Arundel County Police are warning people that someone is stealing items from cars at the pump while drivers are distracted pumping gas.

The crime has happened five times at different gas stations in Laurel and Hanover this month, according to police. The locations include:

• BP Gas Station - 3396 Laurel Ft Meade Road, Laurel
• Royal Farms - 3470 Laurel Ft . Meade Road, Laurel
• Royal Farms - 7910 Shipley Homestead Drive, Hanover
• Sunoco Gas Station - 2739 Annapolis Road, Hanover
• Shell Gas Station - 3460 Laurel Ft. Meade Road, Laurel

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According to investigators, the suspects use either a gray Audi or a white Honda Accord. They pull up close to the victim's vehicle and take purses and cell phones, according to police.

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Police ask that drivers remain aware of their surroundings while they are pumping gas and consider locking car doors or holding on to their valuables while they pump gas.

Police ask that you report suspicious activity by calling 410-222-8610.