Police: Auto burglaries galore over weekend

Coeur d’Alene Police Officers took seventeen auto burglary reports over the past weekend of March 21st, 22nd and 23rd. The majority of the vehicles entered were parked in public places such as restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. These businesses are located on Ironwood Dr. Appleway Ave, Canfield Ave., and Neider Ave. The burglaries occurred during the early morning hours.

Twelve of the vehicles were entered by a window being smashed. The other vehicles had been left unlocked. Items taken from the vehicles included suitcases, purses, laptops, iPods, iPads, wallets and cell phones.

There has been a steady increase in auto burglaries and vehicle thefts in the past few weeks. Six vehicles were reported stolen over the weekend. Three of them are still unaccounted for. Two were recovered by Coeur d’Alene Police and one was located by Spokane Police.

Citizens are reminded to remove all valuables from your vehicle if it is going to be unattended. Please report any suspicious activity to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department at 208-769-2320.

Sergeant Christie Wood

Public Information Officer

Coeur d’Alene Police Department