Incidence of Vandalism

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One of our residents had their car broken into this month. Below are some prevention techniques to keep our neighborhood safe.

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Lock your doors
A majority of car break-ins and thefts are from unlocked cars. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway or inside your garage, lock your doors. If the door is locked, thieves are more likely to move on.

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Secure your vehicle
Roll your car windows up all the way and engage the car alarm, but do not depend on it as the only way to deter a thief.

Keep your vehicle tidy
Thieves like to window shop! Avoid leaving anything visible in the car. Almost any item that's visible from the outside - even if you think it is worthless - could be seen as valuable to a thief. Your spare change, sunglasses, even an empty bag could be valuable in the mind of a thief. 

Conceal all proof
Stow your electronics and accessories well out of sight, or just take it along with you. The proof alone might be enough to pique the interest of thieves, including items such as power cords, adapters, and GPS windshield suction-cup mounts.

Park smart
Park your vehicle as close to the residence as possible.  If you park on the street, park in an area with good visibility and lighting and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences, or foliage. Avoid parking in isolated and poorly-lit areas.

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Look out for your neighbor

Keep an eye out for your neighbor’s vehicles. Raise the alarm if you see anything suspicious. Enlist a neighbor to keep an eye out for your home/car when you are away.
 

Report Break-Ins

Please call 9-1-1 to report an emergency, neighborhood problem or crime or submit a report online to the sheriff.

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Call the non-emergency dispatch when you need to file a report or speak to an officer. NON-EMERGENCY DISPATCH: (206)296-3311
 

If you see a break-in in progress, call 911 immediately! Provide the 911 dispatcher with as much information as possible, such as:

• Location - Provide an address, block number, or specific location in a parking lot.

• Description of the suspect - Provide as much information as you can, i.e. sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, color and length of facial hair, colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings.

• Direction - If the thief flees, give the direction of travel. If they flee on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model, and license plate number, if it is safe to do so