Medina Police are investigating four potentially related car prowl incidents that occurred after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

In the first incident, suspect(s) removed electronics equipment valued at approximately $2,000 from an unlocked car parked in driveway in the 8400 block of Northeast Seventh Street.

In the second incident, in the 8600 block of Northeast Sixth Street, an unlocked vehicle was rummaged through, but nothing of value was apparently taken.

In the third incident, the suspect(s) prowled an unlocked vehicle located in the 8600 block of Lake Washington Blvd. The suspect(s) removed approximately $15 in loose change.

In the fourth incident, the suspect(s) rummaged through an unlocked vehicle in the 1000 block of 84th Avenue Northeast, but nothing of value was removed. The responding officer examined each vehicle for forensic evidence.

Medina Police offer the following crime prevention tips:

· Do not leave items of value in an unattended vehicle or in unsecured locations on your property. Prowlers may see this as an opportunity they can’t pass up.

· Consider environmental changes that could increase the security of your property, such as trimming overgrown vegetation or installing motion activated lights. If you notice any overgrown vegetation on the city right of way, please notify the Medina Public Works crew at 425-233-6438.

· Be sure to lock your vehicle and activate the alarm system whenever your vehicle is unattended.

· Be watchful of suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood. Call 911 immediately, day or night, to report suspicious activity.