Christmas is known as a season of giving for most people, but for some it is a season of taking.Thieves traditionally use the holiday period as a time to hit vehicles and homes, where Christmas gifts and other items become easy targets.Lamesa already has seen an increase in vehicle burglaries during the past couple of weeks, according to Police Chief Josh Peterson.“We always have an uptick in burglaries and thefts around Christmas,” Peterson said.Police will be stepping up their patrols in residential areas – and making a friendly contact with residents if concerns are spotted – during the holiday season.But ...