{"id":3235,"date":"2026-07-21T18:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2026-07-21T18:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:02:21","slug":"protect-your-cars-remove-or-conceal-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/2026\/07\/21\/protect-your-cars-remove-or-conceal-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Cars, Remove or Conceal Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATTF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team dedicated to combating organized auto theft rings and prolific car thieves across King and Pierce counties in Washington. With July being National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, we want to provide helpful tips that could save you from having your vehicle stolen and experiencing one of the worst days of your life. Don&#8217;t make your vehicle an easy target. 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