The ignitions of three cars, all in the same parking lot, turned up damaged Monday and Tuesday.

Lawrence Police said the damage was consistent with attempted auto theft.

Two cars, both Chevy Malibus, were damaged in the Hertz Rental Car parking lot at 1120 E. 23rd St.

The other car, a Ford Explorer, was parked in the lot of Potter’s Automotive, which shares the address.

All of the cars were damaged between Saturday afternoon and Tuesday morning, according to a police report.