Smash-and-grab thieves hit multiple cars at trailheads

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Law enforcement is investigating after smash-and-grab thieves targeted multiple cars at two trailheads in Clallam County.

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said thieves broke out the windows of six cars parked at the Olympic Discovery Trail’s Strait View Drive trailhead on Tuesday.

Bank cards were missing from one car, law enforcement said.

Deputies said Sequim police were called near the Olympic Discovery Trail’s Whitefeather Way trailhead, where two cars were broken into.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/smash-and-grab-thieves-hit-multiple-cars-at-trailheads/ar-AATI3M0

[AZSkiffyGeek]

1. They're just striking back at the rich

At least that seems to be the theme of DU today…

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. They've had problems at trailheads in the past.

This is the first time I've heard of this in a while. It's usually advised not to leave anything of value visible in your vehicle.

[LisaM]

3. Ugh.

Our second car was stolen and vandalized so often, we had to sign it over to the towing company. It is so discouraging. Police in Washington won't do anything about property crime. This was a financial setback for us. It is so horrible. Car theft and vandalism in Seattle is such an issue that I am in perpetual fear something will happen to our remaining car. I generally use transit, but my partner needs a car to get to work. (And don't get me started on the negative changes to my commute with the advent of light rail).

[RainCaster]

5. Having a car doesn't make you rich

My son and his friends go target shooting in that area. If they found anyone messing with their trucks, I could foresee a different outcome.

[CrispyQ]

4. Car break-ins are a problem at my area trailheads, too, but no reports of groups of thieves.

My county always printed two copies of your car registration—one for your car & one to keep with your documents & a few years ago they took to printing the one for your car without your home address on it, which I thought was smart.

I don't keep much of value in my truck, but I'd be POd if they took my jumper cables.