Vehicle prowls on the rise in Medical Lake

MEDICAL LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to keep their vehicles locked.

According to a Monday press release, the Sheriff’s Office acknowledge recent reports of vehicle prowls in and around the City of Medical Lake, and asked citizens to report suspicious activity and to ensure their vehicles are locked after all valuables have been removed.

“Almost all of the reported thefts in the last few weeks occurred on vehicles that were unlocked,” Spokesman Cpl. Mark Gregory wrote. “A couple of victims stated they believed their car was locked, but no sign of forced entry or...