Items stolen from car | Letter

Published 10:55 am Tuesday, December 9, 2014

On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items again in my possession, thanks to islanders who spotted them while going about their own business. My only loss was cash out of the wallet, and many hours of concern and communication.

This pattern has played out numerous times in the past two weeks, as others have also been subject to car theft. Thank you to all who have helped! We should continue to report any activity to the sheriff as soon as it’s noticed, so they can do their job: 378-4151.

This recent rash of thefts serves to remind us that we are a microcosm of the larger world; there will always be the good and the bad, though I trust that there’s a lot more good on Orcas than “out there”. I know we’ll continue the personal “attitude of gratitude” I’ve experienced while living here.

Margot Shaw

Orcas Island