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Police remind the public to keep vehicles secure after rash of stolen vehicles

Williams Lake

2023-10-18 13:03 PDT

File # 2023-8061 et al.

The RCMP in Williams Lake has experienced a spike in vehicle thefts after having responded to 8 different incidents over the last 4 days.

Police would like to provide the public with the following tips and best practices in an attempt to prevent theft of Motor Vehicles or Theft from Motor Vehicles.

Avoid the following practices:

If you absolutely must leave items in your vehicle, secure them in the trunk. Many thieves routinely check the glove box and under the seat for hidden items.
Often, the thieves are only taking identification and credit cards from purses, but leave the purse behind. The owner may not realize a theft has occurred until much later. Once armed with a few cards, thieves are then able to apply for and receive: loans in your name, additional credit cards, and cash advances. If you don’t notice the theft for a number of days, the damage done could be extensive.

Follow good practices:

If you see any suspicious persons or activities near a vehicle, call the police immediately.

Released by:

Cpl. Alex Bérubé
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Island District
2881 Nanaimo St, Victoria, BC V8T 4Z8
Office: 250-380-6110
Cell: 778-836-8153

Email: alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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