PSATTF Warns on Auto Theft Prevention

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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) issued a public warning on July 16, 2026“Always Secure Your Keys! — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:18:39 +0000 The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team dedicated to combating organized auto theft rings and prolific car thieves across King and Pierce counties in Washington. With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life. Always secure your keys. Since technology is going mostly digital, and if you have a push-to-start key, consider storing your keys in a Faraday pouch. The Faraday pouch prevents thieves from remotely stealing your car, and the pouch prevents unwanted outside transmissions. We want to thank the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA), Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force (SNOCAT), and the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force for providing resources and focusing on preventing and recovering stolen vehicles to their rightful owners. The post Always Secure Your Keys! first appeared on Pierce County Sheriff's Office Blotter . The post Always Secure Your Keys! appeared first on Pierce County Sheriff's Office Blotter . Source: https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/07/16/always-secure-your-keys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=always-secure-your-keys”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) advised residents to secure keys“Always secure your keys. Since technology is going mostly digital, and if you have a push-to-start key, consider storing your keys in a Faraday pouch. The Faraday pouch prevents thieves from remotely stealing your car, and the pouch prevents unwanted outside transmissions.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) advised residents to use Faraday pouches for push-to-start vehicles“Since technology is going mostly digital, and if you have a push-to-start key, consider storing your keys in a Faraday pouch. The Faraday pouch prevents thieves from remotely stealing your car, and the pouch prevents unwanted outside transmissions.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) operates across King and Pierce counties“The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team dedicated to combating organized auto theft rings and prolific car thieves across King and Pierce counties in Washington.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) highlighted that July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month“With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) emphasized the risk of remote key fob theft“Since technology is going mostly digital, and if you have a push-to-start key, consider storing your keys in a Faraday pouch. The Faraday pouch prevents thieves from remotely stealing your car, and the pouch prevents unwanted outside transmissions.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) issued the warning as part of an effort to protect residents from organized auto theft rings“The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team dedicated to combating organized auto theft rings and prolific car thieves across King and Pierce counties in Washington.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) collaborated with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority“We want to thank the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA), Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force (SNOCAT), and the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force for providing resources and focusing on preventing and recovering stolen vehicles to their rightful owners.”
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  The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) collaborated with other agencies to recover stolen vehicles“The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team dedicated to combating organized auto theft rings and prolific car thieves across King and Pierce counties in Washington. With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life. Always secure your keys. Since technology is going mostly digital, and if you have a push-to-start key, consider storing your keys in a Faraday pouch. The Faraday pouch prevents thieves from remotely stealing your car, and the pouch prevents unwanted outside transmissions. We want to thank the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA), Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force (SNOCAT), and the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force for providing resources and focusing on preventing and recovering stolen vehicles to their rightful owners.”
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  Residents are encouraged to submit surveillance footage if they witnessed incidents near Deer Creek Apartments on July 4, 2026“We are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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  A victim was assaulted in a critical condition near Deer Creek Apartments on July 4, 2026“The victim remains at a local hospital in critical condition.”