Tacoma Police Issue Auto Theft Prevention Tips

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  Pierce County Sheriff's Office has issued a public safety alertNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The public safety alert urges residents to conceal valuables in vehicles“Remove or conceal bags, electronics, and other valuables from view before you park.”
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  The public safety alert was posted July 21, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The alert coincides with National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July“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) recommends removing or concealing bags, electronics, and other valuables from view before parking“Remove or conceal bags, electronics, and other valuables from view before you park.”
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  The alert highlights that thieves are less likely to target vehicles where valuables are not visible“Don’t make your vehicle an easy target. Remove or conceal bags, electronics, and other valuables from view before you park. If a thief can’t see them, they’re much less likely to break in.”
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  The PSATTF thanked 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 PSATTF thanked the Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force“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 PSATTF thanked the Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force for their collaborative efforts in vehicle theft prevention“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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  No specific theft statistics were provided in the alertNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The sheriff's office did not specify if the auto theft prevention tips follow a recent increase in vehicle theftsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The sheriff's office did not specify if the auto theft prevention tips are part of a standard annual campaign for JulyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The alert does not mention any upcoming enforcement actions related to vehicle thefts“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. Don’t make your vehicle an easy target. Remove or conceal bags, electronics, and other valuables from view before you park. If a thief can’t see them, they’re much less likely to break in.”