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In less than two hours, between 6-8 p.m. last Wednesday afternoon, June 9, there were nine vehicle prowls at the south parking area of the Padilla Bay trailhead. Skagit County Sheriff’s Office deputies found passenger windows were broken on all nine vehicles and items were stolen out of three vehicles. The stolen items only included purses and credit cards. Deputies were alerted that some of the stolen credit cards had been used at the Burlington Fred Meyer. Deputies are working with Fred Meyers loss prevention staff to try and identify a suspect.

Sheriff’s Office staff strongly urges people using trailhead parking areas to not leave any personal items or valuables in their unattended vehicle or lock those items in a trunk if possible.

The Sheriff’s Office has bright yellow rearview mirror hangers that let passersby know there are no valuables in the vehicle and a reminder message on the back side on how to not be a victim of vehicle prowls.

Source: Sheriff’s Office