36 Cars Were Stolen in Olympia in October

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The number of car thefts in Olympia spiked to 36 in October, police announced in a post on social media.

They also offered some tips to prevent it.

— Never leave a spare key in the car.

— Install a steering wheel lock.

— Never leave a running vehicle unattended.



— Install an alarm system.

— Park in well-lit areas.

— Completely close all windows.

— Lock doors.

Police also said there were 22 vehicle prowls reported the last week of October. Wallets, tools, computers, and medicine were stolen, according to police.