Authorities record 70 stolen cars over 2-day period

Published 1:30 am Friday, May 10, 2019

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Authorities say 70 cars were stolen over two days in three counties in northwestern Washington state.

KOMO-TV reported Thursday that thieves stole 44 cars in King County, 16 in Pierce County and 10 in Snohomish County during the two-day period.

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force says on average nearly 800 cars are stolen each month from King County, which encompasses the Seattle area.

Authorities say Honda Civics and Honda Accords are commonly stolen.