Everett PD has seen a significant increase in car prowls within the city of Everett. This is important information since the holiday season is a prime time for car prowls in parking lots at stores and at shopping centers. Everett PD notes the following:
• Most vehicle prowls occur on Monday’s and Wednesday’s
• You are most likely to be victimized during the middle of the day
• MO: The majority of cases involve breaking a vehicle’s windows to gain entry
• NEW: Vehicle registration and financial information is being targeted
• Prowlers also take everything in plain view including: gym bags, backpacks, mail, etc.
• Suction cup marks from GPS units indicate the high probability of a GPS unit still in the vehicle
• Areas of dense parking, such as shopping centers, big box stores, parks, apartment communities and locations of public activities are being targeted
• If current trends continue, 2010 will have the highest number of vehicle prowls within the past 5 years
Everett PD recommends:
◊ Use a garage or secure location whenever possible
◊ Park in well-lit areas where your car can be seen
◊ Lock all doors & activate your alarm
◊ If you hear or see something suspicious, call 911
◊ Vehicles are not storage units... Take personal belongings with you!
◊ If you must leave items in the car, put them in the trunk prior to arrival
Why are car prowlers intrested in your car registration? What can they do with your registration? what can we do to protect our registration since legally it has to be in the car?
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