Break-ins, smash and grabs, and shoplifting are on the rise in Olympia, and police are looking for ways to reverse the trend.

Cigar Land on SE 272nd St. in Covington was left in shambles after a smash-and-grab burglary Wednesday morning

There were more reports of broken windows and vandalism in Portland last year than during the violent protests of 2020.

The man was fully clothed but "very wet," according to police and the bathtub was full of water.

“My biggest frustration is we’re not as safe as what we used to be," said Smith. "You can’t take security lightly anymore.”

“Around 3 am, 3 intruders were able to smash their way into the store and steal our cash register along with clothing and skateboards.”

Burglars smashed their way into a Seattle pet store, leaving a gun behind.

Fossil & Stone art gallery has seen several break-ins recently.

“A member of the family that owns the store told us the entrance was so heavily damaged, they hadn’t been able to get inside to figure out what was taken.”

SEATTLE — The King County Prosecutor's Office said it is seeing a dramatic increase in retail thefts being charged. Local businesses say they’re experiencing more break-ins than ever before.

“Officers arrived to find the front door to the location had been shattered.”

“…broke decorations and threw pumpkins at house windows, causing thousands of dollars in damage…”

“There were no nearby surveillance cameras, but a trail of broken glass ran from the glass door to the front door, according to the police report.”

“Joe Mann who owns several buildings downtown, including Ron's Coin and Collectibles, said he's had 11 windows broken on his buildings this year alone. “

According to witnesses, the man had shattered one of the glass doors and entered the restaurant after they were closed.

“The City of Yakima aims to reduce vandalism cases by making neighborhood improvements to deter future criminal activity through graffiti abatement work,” said Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Director.

“The restaurant is known to be a community gathering place, so it is heartbreaking for the owners to see it happen again.”

“The unfortunate burglary we endured recently has left the staff feeling unsafe and they have all decided to move on.”

“All around Morgan Junction, you see this kind of stuff. You see more broken windows, more vandalism, more shattered glass. I don’t want to say that I’m scared but I’m definitely concerned.”

Multnomah County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after a string of home and car break-ins in Wood Village Saturday afternoon.