Sea-Tac Airport car thefts on the rise ahead of busy summer travel season

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Sea-Tac Airport car thefts on the rise ahead of busy summer travel season
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This year, approximately 40 cars have already been stolen from Sea-Tac Airport.

Sea-Tac Airport is gearing up for its busy summer travel season, but with the increase in travelers comes a heightened risk of car thefts. Specifically, thieves targeting parked cars have become a growing concern for the airport.The airport has witnessed a troubling trend where individuals return from their flights to find their cars stolen from the parking garage — a scenario that has become a reality for some unfortunate travelers.

Cooper explained that thieves often exploit the moment when someone is already at the payment kiosk. "That's like you're right behind someone who's paying, and they go out as the guard arm goes up and they blow by the attendant without even paying," he described.Cooper reminds travelers not to leave valuables in plain sight inside their vehicles, as this could attract thieves.

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