Protect Your Car

Did You Know?

Car Prowls are one of the most prevalent crimes in the Kirkland Area. They are also easily preventable.

Are You at Risk?

• This crime occurs in every area of the city.
• It can take as little as 15 seconds to commit
• Items taken can lead to further crimes against your home, credit history and identity.
• The average loss from each reported car prowl is close to $1000.00

Please follow these safety tips to help prevent theft and damage

• ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR!
• Always remove valuables when parking your car.
• Items you cannot take with you should be placed out of sight.
• Park in well-lighted areas, even at home.
• Park in areas of high foot traffic.
• NEVER confront anyone involved in criminal activity-even if it is to your own vehicle-call law enforcement immediately and take notes of descriptions, locations and directions of travel.

Help reduce car prowls:

• Call 911 immediately to report suspicious activity.
• Report any incidents to the Kirkland Police Department at (425) 587-3400 if you become a victim