Redmond Police Blotter: Thieves Continue Stealing Wheels from Parked Cars

The wheels of another vehicle were reported stolen in Redmond on Thursday, the fifth such incident since Jan. 1

Jim Bove, spokesman for the , said most of the incidents have occurred during the night at apartment complexes scattered around the city.

“They’re taking the whole thing—they’re taking the tire and the whole wheel part of it as well,” he said.

Bove said police think the incidents are connected but said it doesn't appear the thieves are targeting any particular type of vehicle.

“We’re guessing that they’re just looking for the high-end car,” he said.

The thieves steal the wheels after jacking up the car, leaving the car elevated so they can flee as quickly as possible. Bove said residents should call police if they notice suspicious activity, such as someone removing multiple tires on a vehicle during the night.

“(People are) not usually going to rotate all their tires in the middle of the night," he said. "To me, that would be suspicious.”

—Caitlin Moran

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From the Redmond Police Department:

Thursday, Jan. 12

7:25 a.m., 15200 block of NE 90th St.: Redmond Police investigated several car prowls at a local business in a commercial area. No suspect(s) information.

8:02 a.m., 10900 block of Avondale Road: Victim reported all four wheels were stolen off his vehicle during the night, while it was parked in front of his residence. No evidence or witnesses were located at the scene.

9:24 a.m., 3400 block of W Lake Sammamish Parkway: Police investigated a report of fraud.

11:20 a.m., 10600 block of 161st Court NE: Redmond police responded to a report of mail theft that may expand several blocks in the neighborhood.

11:31 a.m., 10600 block of 184th Ave. NE: Police responded to a mail theft.

5:38 p.m., 16900 block of NE 80th St.: Redmond Police investigated a burglary.

9:54 p.m., 9800 block of Avondale Road: Redmond Police responded to a reported fraud. Investigation is ongoing.

Friday, Jan. 13

2:18 a.m., Old Redmond Road and W Lake Sammamish Parkway: A 26-year-old Kirkland woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after conducting a traffic stop. The suspect's BAC levels were .197 and .203.