Everett, Washington [Snohomish County]

DETECTIVES LOOKING FOR RIGHTFUL OWNERS

Detectives with the North Snohomish County Property Crimes Unit are looking for those who may have been victims of theft and are working to reunite stolen property with their rightful owners.  Property in the form of a laptop, jewelry, cattle horns and car keys.

PHOTOS OF STOLEN PROPERTY

Photos of the stolen property can be viewed on their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/snocosheriff/.

ASSIGNED DETECTIVE TO CASE

You see your property? You must have proof that you are the owner of this property before it can be redeemed.  Contact SCSO Detective DeWitt by email at glenn.dewitt@snco.org.

THE SUSPECT

The suspect, Jesse Averhart, 40 was staying in a Marysville hotel was arrested on an outstanding Identity theft warrant where Detectives discovered the stolen property.  There were also additional signs of Identity theft.  He was taken into custody on December 16, 2015, and is in jail.

ABOUT THE NORTH COUNTY PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT

The unit compromised of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and neighboring Police Departments in Marysville, Lake Stevens and the Stillaguamish Tribe.  Each Police Department represented by all three counties is staffed by Property Crimes Detectives from each agency supported by the Prosecuting Attorney and Crime Analyst.  Together, they focus on burglary, auto theft, fraud and trafficking in stolen property.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

Here are some ways to help avoid being a crime / theft victim:

  • Remove “all” valuables from your vehicle[s] including the trunk, i.e. Laptop, GPS, Cell phone, Wallet/Purse, property of value, etc.
  • Do not leave your car “running” with your child or baby inside while leaving for a second to go inside your home, business or any other place.
  • Remove your garage door opener and registration/insurance from your vehicle, if leaving for long periods of time or being stored in a parking garage, etc.
  • Always lock your doors when you enter and exit your vehicle for Personal & property safety.
  • See something out of the ordinary? Say something by calling 9-1-1 immediately and wait in a safe area for Law Enforcement Officers to arrive.

Source:  http://wa-snohomishcounty.civicplus.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=4376

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