9 Hondas Stolen in 24 Hours in Yakima

[March 13, 2008]  YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- Yakima police took notice when 11 Hondas were stolen in a two-week period. Now they are investigating nine Honda thefts that occurred in a period of about 24 hours. The cars were taken Monday and Tuesday, and police say most were early to mid-1990s models.

Police Capt. Greg B. Copeland says it's unusual to have so many vehicles of one type stolen in such a short period.

Investigators believe at least some may be related to the arrest of a 25-year-old man late Monday. Police say numerous Honda parts were found at a home following the arrest, but two of the latest Honda thefts occurred after he was arrested.

According to police there were an average of 2.3 car thefts a day last year in Yakima, population about 83,000.

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Information from: Yakima Herald-Republic, http://www.yakima-herald.com/

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