Burglary and Car Prowl Crime Wave
By Paul Hall on Monday, February 8th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – La Grande and the surrounding area have seen an influx in theft activity over the past month. During the last month, the La Grande Police Department has taken over 45 reports of car prowls and burglaries resulting in a substantial loss of property. The vast majority of the burglaries are occurring at storage units and unlocked buildings. The car prowls are generally occurring in vehicles that are unlocked and parked in dark neighborhoods.
Although some of the thieves have been caught, it appears that there are currently several suspects involved in these crimes. These crimes are occurring late at night, usually between 12AM and 4AM. The La Grande Police Department is stepping up its enforcement action in an attempt to catch the thieves, but we need your help.
The La Grande Police Department would like to remind our community to please lock your vehicle doors, park in well-lit areas and do not leave valuables inside your vehicle. We also ask that you help protect your home and property by locking all of your doors and windows, use exterior lighting at night as well as using home security systems, including surveillance cameras.
Anyone with information in regards to the recent thefts is asked to contact the La Grande Police Department at 541.963.1017. If you witness one of these crimes in progress, please call 911.
