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Vehicle prowl is the illegal entry into a vehicle with the intent to
remove items or destroy property. Vehicle prowling is the number
one property crime in the City of Redmond. Large parking areas are
prime targets for prowlers because they can enter several vehicles in a
shorter span of time. This frequently occurs in parking lots of
apartments, parks, schools, pools, shopping centers, restaurants, and
parking garages.
Most prowls can be prevented by using simple crime prevention tips,
including:
- Lock your vehicle.
- Secure windows, doors, and tops
- Remove all valuables when leaving your vehicle, including
removable stereos, GPS units, garage door openers, purses, wallets,
bags, accessories to any of these items (chargers, etc.), and
computers.
- Park in well-lit areas. Inform management if your lot
lacks proper lighting.
- When possible engrave all items with your Washington state
driver's license number.
- If you hear something suspicious (glass shattering, for example)
or see someone looking in multiple vehicles, call 911 immediately.
- Alarm it. There are a number of vehicle alarms that will
do the trick. Put an alarm sticker on your window if you have
one installed.
Watch and read
KOMO TV's
feature on GPS Thefts
Read MSNBC's article
on GPS Thefts
Vehicle Prowl Brochure
GPS/Vehicle Prowl Poster
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