U.S. and German police found 66 unlocked cars, 14 of which belonged to Americans, during a joint patrol in Kaiserslautern on Oct. 30, 2025. (Branden Rae/U.S. Air Force)

Kaiserslautern police and U.S. military police found 66 unlocked vehicles during a joint check Thursday evening, including 14 belonging to members of the American military community, officials said.

The checks took place between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., focusing on parked cars in the Kaiserslautern area. Officers secured valuables when necessary and left informational flyers for vehicle owners, Kaiserslautern police spokeswoman Christiane Lautenschläger told Stars and Stripes.

German law requires drivers to lock their vehicles when unattended. Failing to do so is considered an administrative offense and can result in a 15 euro fine, according to a police press release. The regulation is intended to prevent unauthorized use and reduce the risk of theft.