Law enforcement sounds alarm about record-high vehicle theft in Clark CountySubscriber Exclusive

88% increase in thefts in first 3 months of 2022 compared with last year

By Becca Robbins, Columbian staff reporter

Published: May 3, 2022, 6:04am

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Jake Beals, lead driver for Triple J Towing, looks over stolen pickups Monday morning in the company's Vancouver lot. Beals said Triple J responded to 47 calls for stolen vehicles at its three lots in April. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Jake Beals spent his Monday morning towing a Yahama Vino 125 scooter that was reported stolen out of Chehalis. It was the first call of the day at Triple J Towing’s Vancouver location, but there were sure to be more.

In April, Triple J Towing impounded 47 stolen vehicles at its three Clark County lots.