3rd Row Seat Theft a Growing Trend- Do Not Become a Victim
Although breaking into vehicles and stealing the third row has been a common type crime in the past, it is quickly becoming a growing problem in our area. Thieves are entering locked and unlocked SUV's and stealing the third row of seats to sell on various websites for large amounts of money.
Popular targets are shown to be Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC SUV's because the seats are interchangeable with other GM SUV's. The third row seats are sold as an optional feature, and are designed to quickly and easily removed, inadvertently making them as easy target for thieves. Once stolen, they are sold for quick cash, and are valued between $400-$800.
Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station and other law enforcement agencies throughout the county recommend engraving or marking your third row seat with the license plate of your vehicle so that they are easier for law enforcement to trace if stolen. Also, it is suggested that you lock your own third row with a bicycle lock, like shown.
Do not become the next victim- Protect Yourself.
Prepared by: LET Heather Fuquay
Media Release Date: September 24, 2014
* Lost Hills Sheriff's Station polices the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village, and the unincorporated communities of Chatsworth Lake Manor, Malibu Lake, Topanga, and West Hills:
For further information contact:
Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
27050 Agoura Road
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 878-1808
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