COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A stolen vehicle in Coeur d'Alene is becoming a rare thing.

Last year, only 20 vehicles were stolen in the Lake City, and only 31 in 2023. So far this year, just 13 vehicles have been stolen, a shade over one a month.

That's well done from 137 in 2014, 95 in 2015 and 94 in 2014.

So, where are all the car thieves?

Police Capt. Dave Hagar said there are a few reasons rigs are safer in Coeur d'Alene, starting with strong community ties.

"The vigilant members of Cd'A will call us when they see something suspicious, which helps us respond to crimes or criminal activity in a timely manner," he said.

Hagar also credited proactive officers.

"When not on calls for service, the mission for our officers is to look for criminals and put felons in jail," he said.

And Haga

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