An 18-year-old man was charged early Thursday with trying to break into at least six vehicles parked near Melville Towerson 850 Pleasant Street in New Bedford.
Christian Francois, 18, of New Bedford was charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime.
New Bedford police are reminding residents to lock their car doors. Keeping car doors locked and valuables out of plain sight can reduce the chances of having a vehicle broken into.