WA officials: children in stolen vehicles account for most of this year's Amber alerts
The Washington State Patrol has noticed a considerable spike in car thefts, and that is spilling over into cases of abducted children — cars are be...
The Washington State Patrol has noticed a considerable spike in car thefts, and that is spilling over into cases of abducted children — cars are being stolen with kids inside and that accounts for most of this year's Amber Alerts.So far this year, car thefts in Washington state have risen 78%, compared to the same time period last year, according to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Carri Gordon coordinates all missing person alerts at the Washington State Patrol. She said Amber alerts generally involve intentional abductions of children under age 17.