In a video released on Facebook and YouTube, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon has encouraged community members to be aware of their surroundings to curb carjackings. He noted that the police department has received messages of concern from the public about carjackings in the city. He also noted that the department has seen an uptick in carjackings lately.
Chief Cole recommended that as you go about our day, when you are driving, that you remain aware of your surroundings and be on the lookout for any activity that appears unusual. One activity that you can look for is if someone is intentionally following you. He recommended that if someone appears to be following you, to turn down a different street to see if they continue to be behind you.
If you feel you are being followed by a suspicious vehicle, go to a public place, and call 911. Tell the call taker where you are, what your concern is, and ask for an officer to meet you. The officer can check out the area. Chief Cole also emphasized not to feel embarrassed in calling 911. It’s better to ask for help and find out it is a false alarm than to be a carjacking victim.
A final bit of advice from the chief is not to confront the other vehicle but to extricate yourself from the situation.
Note: Carjackings have made the press in the Puget Sound region lately indicating that they are a growing problem in the area. While Chief Cole’s remarks are targeted at the citizens of Lynnwood, his advice is relevant to all of Snohomish County.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KngZjmed10w
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