The culprit or culprits entered the vehicles by breaking windows. Some of the stolen items of value were left in plain sight.

Report car prowls by calling 206-296-3311 or online at www.reporttosheriff.org.

If you have any information that may assist in this investigation, call 649-4444, email police@ci.newcastle.wa.us or file an anonymous tip at www.ci.newcastle.wa.us.

Call 911 for officer response if you observe suspicious activity around vehicles.

• To help prevent car break-ins:
•  Close all windows and lock your car.
•  Do not leave keys in the vehicle.
• Remove all loose items, especially items of value, such as laptop computers, GPS units, purses and wallets.
•  Park your vehicle in a well-lit area.

The Newcastle Police Department is seeking information after three cars were prowled between the evening hours of Nov. 16 and the morning of Nov. 17 in the Madison Lane and Asbury Crest neighborhoods, near SE 69 Street and 115th Place.

The culprit or culprits entered the vehicles by breaking windows. Some of the stolen items of value were left in plain sight.

Report car prowls by calling (206) 296-3311 or go online at www.reporttosheriff.org.

If you have any information that may assist in the investigation, call police at City Hall at 649-4444, email the department at police@ci.newcastle.wa.us or file an anonymous tip through the city website at www.ci.newcastle.wa.us.

Call 911 for officer response if you observe suspicious activity around vehicles.

Police have listed these tips to help prevent car prowls:

•     Close all windows and lock your car
•     Do not leave keys in the vehicle
•     Remove all loose items from the vehicle, especially items of value such as laptop computers, GPS units, purses and wallets
•     Park your vehicle in a well-lit area