NOVI, Mich. -- Police are on alert after several thefts were reported out of vehicles in gym parking lots.

Purses, jewelry, laptops and other items have been reported stolen.

At least 22 cars have been broken into at the Novi Lifetime Fitness on Haggerty Road in the past few months.

"I think people think it's such a nice area, they don't have to worry about it," one gym goer said.

Experts say it makes sense. Gym goers often leave things in their car so they do not have to take them into the gym.

Police suggest taking valuables into the gym and locking them in a locker and hiding them in the car's trunk.

Contact Novi police with any information on who may be responsible.