auto theft

An oversight, or perhaps a 'defect' in the design of certain models have made them a much easier target for theft.

Colorado was number one, followed by WA

The top ten are based upon stolen vehicle reports

Richland Police recently shared the most stolen vehicles in the US.

After searching the name, it appears it's from a construction-earth moving company from Buckley, WA in Pierce County.

The car pictured is NOT the actual stolen vehicle but is almost identical.

Usually, people swipe towels, TP or small items from gyms. Sometimes, they take the exercise bands. But this guy allegedly took a car.

If we had the old 'reasonable suspicion' and ability to pursue laws in place, he'd likely be behind bars now.

Aside from the obvious, not locking doors, leaving engine running, there's another surprising issue.

The state leader? King County

Following the dozen or so new laws pushed through by legislative Democrats at the bidding of Inslee, crime rates have risen across WA, including auto theft in our area too.

The store security video managed to get a photo of the suspect. BPZ6300 is described as a pretty stock Cadillac Escalade with a dent on the RF fender.