SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says car prowling is on the rise and car theft is a continuing
problem. However, Sheriff's Deputy Craig Chamberlain says there are things we
can do to deter thieves. He tells KHQ Crime Tracker Kalae Chock that an alarm
system or even The Club is a visual deterrent that often leads thieves to avoid
your vehicle.
Keeping expensive electronics, purses and other valuables in your
vehicle is "just asking for it", says Deputy Chamberlain. He also says keeping
a garage door opener inside your car is a bad idea because it can serve as a key
into your house.
The information he offers up might seem like common sense, but
Deputy Craig says it's important to reiterate these reminders as long as car
thefts and prowlings continue.
