Mounties remind owners to protect vehicles from theft

Chilliwack, Upper Fraser Valley

2021-02-19 13:30 PST

File # Auto theft prevention

RCMP are reminding to lock vehicles parked for the night. Police are also urging drivers not to leave vehicles running and unattended.

A spike noted by the Chilliwack RCMP in automobiles reported stolen to police during the recent cold weather is prompting a reminder to folks to protect their vehicles from theft.

Of concern is unattended vehicles running to warm up and then stolen during the recent cold snap, says Corporal Mike Rail spokesperson for the UFVRD. Police also remind owners to remove remote garage door openers and lock vehicles parked for the night.

RCMP remind vehicle owners theft is often a crime of opportunity and offer tips to avoid being a victim of crime:

•  Lock vehicle doors;
•  Do not leave running vehicles unattended;
•  Remove remote garage door openers from vehicles parked for the night.

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RCMP remind everyone who witnesses anything they believe to be suspicious in nature to contact the Chilliwack RCMP or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
 

Released by

Cpl. Mike Rail

Email: UFVRD_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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