Running vehicles are easy target for thieves

Fort St John

2022-12-06 09:57 HNP

Dossier nº PSA Lock it or Lose it

Under the Official Languages Act, this office provides services to the public in English only. You will find general information in both official languages at bc.rcmp.ca and www.rcmp.ca

Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.

The Fort St John RCMP wishes to remind the public, once again, that it is imperative that you lock your vehicle when not attended, especially as Fort St John is experiencing the cold nights and many drivers run their vehicle to warm it up prior to using it.

According to one frontline police officer, almost every morning for the past week, the Fort St John RCMP has received a report of theft of vehicle where the vehicle was left running, unlocked, and the owner returned to find it stolen. This creates an avoidable hardship for the victim and unnecessary work for the police.

Running vehicles are easy targets for thieves.  Leaving a vehicle unlocked with keys in a vehicle make it a prime target for getting stolen and often the vehicle is not located.  Making matter worse, the vehicle often has personal identification and belongings in it which can be used for identity theft or the debit/credit cards get used fraudulently.

The Fort St John RCMP wish all motorists a safe and secure winter driving season.

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Diffusé par :

Gend. Chad Neustaeter

Agent des relations avec les médias
GRC de Fort St. John
10648, 100e Rue, Fort St. John (C.-B.) V1J 3Z6
Bureau : 250-787-8100
Télécopieur : 250-787-8133

Courriel : chad.neustaeter@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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