When a potential thief approaches a vehicle and finds an unlocked door, several valuables inside, and no one around, it’s as if the victim left an invitation to steal.Bulloch County Sheriff Lynn Anderson said while there is no foolproof way of protecting property from a determined criminal, making an effort to protect one’s valuables just makes sense.For the second time in a couple of months, sheriff’s deputies have been investigating a series of automobile break-ins around the Pretoria Rushing Road area, particularly Berkshire and Johnson’s Run subdivisions, he said.“Over the past several days, deputies have responded to several entering auto reports (in these areas),” he said. “According to reports, these vehicles were left unlocked and no forced entry was noted. However, items were disturbed or removed.”Anderson said he and his deputies are making sure every step is taken to patrol the area and offer protection to citizens, but asked that people make efforts as well.“The Sheriff’s office has taken proactive steps to deal with this series of entering autos.