car thefts
Auto thefts and burglaries continue to target South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 10:06pm
There has been a rash of suspicious circumstances in the Gardner Mountain area over the last week, ones that remind residents to lock their cars to prevent petty theft and other crimes of opportunity.
On March 19 between 4:04 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., 10 calls went into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department about suspicious activity on Gardner Street, Clement Street, Julie Lane, Tata Lane and Sand Harbor Road. In each incident, dome lights were on several cars as if some person(s) attempted to open them. In one incident the truck's doors were open and a stereo was stolen.
Auto burglaries on rise in South Lake Tahoe; Two car thefts in one day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 12:52am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is warning residents and visitors to take extra precaution in protecting their valuables as nine thefts from vehicles occurred between February 20-25, and two cars were stolen on February 24.
Six of the auto burglaries were in the Tahoe Island area and most of the cars involved in the City were left unlocked by their owners.
The first stolen car was a 2010 Silver Nissan Altima with Illinois license plate Z495853. It was stolen from the 1100 block of Herbert Avenue but has since been recovered.
Rash of auto thefts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 10:43pm
In just three days, five cars were reported stolen in South Lake Tahoe.
On Thursday, September 10, a man who lives in the 2400 block of William Avenue called police to report his car stolen. When police arrived, they found out the man had lent the car to someone who hadn't returned it.
The following day, a white Ford F250 with a rack was reported stolen in the 1000 block of William. It has not been recovered and there are no suspects. The Nevada license plate number is NRC917.
Three cars were stolen on Saturday, September 12.
Car thefts in South Lake Tahoe rose in 2013, leveled off in 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:28pm
In the State of California, vehicle thefts dropped 7% in 2014, marking the second straight year of decline.
For South Lake Tahoe, it was the first year of decline in three years.
In 2013, vehicle thefts in the city limits jumped 46% from 37 stolen cars to 54. Following in 2014, there was a drop of 7% when 50 cars were stolen according to figures obtained by South Tahoe Now from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
To date, 2015 is looking to be a repeat of last year with 25 car thefts through June.
Caution Urged: South Lake Tahoe Burglaries and Car Thefts on Rise
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:25pm
South Lake Tahoe Police report that home and car burglaries are on the rise in the city. Unattended cars being warmed up on cold mornings are also tempting car thieves so caution is urged at home and with vehicles.
Lt. Brian Willians of the SLTPD is advising residents that a warming up car left alone is a tempting invitation to a thief. Keep cars locked when parked and don't leave home windows and doors unlocked and open.
During the week of October 23 to 30 there was 1 auto theft and 6 burglaries in the city limits. Since September 19 the SLTPD has responded to 15 auto theft calls.
