BIPD reports increased car prowls this year
The Bainbridge Island Police Department shared that there has been an increase in car prowls this year, with 16 incidents reported in 2026 as of Nov. 3, compared to 8 total incidents in 2025.
The Bainbridge Island Police Department shared that there has been an increase in car prowls this year, with 16 incidents reported in 2026 as of Nov. 3, compared to 8 total incidents in 2025.
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