Crime Prevention: Theft from Auto on the Rise
As we move into summer, the Regina Police Service would like to remind everyone to practice proactive crime prevention strategies.
Over the past 14 days, the Regina Police Service received 41 reports of Theft from Auto. In more than 80 per cent of the cases, thieves easily got into the vehicles because the doors were unlocked or the windows were left down. Twelve of the 40 reports involved wallets being stolen from inside the unsecured vehicle.
Prevent multiple crimes by employing simple prevention techniques:
- Never leave valuables in a parked vehicle. If there is nothing of value in sight, there is less reason for thieves to gain entry to your vehicle.
- Remove garage door openers and spare keys to prevent thieves from gaining entry into your garage or home.
- Never leave your vehicle running with the keys inside and always lock your vehicle doors.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended with the windows rolled down.
Report suspicious activity in your neighborhood to police, by calling 306-777-6500. If you see a crime in progress, or in an emergency, keep yourself safe and call 9-1-1.
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The Regina Police Service thanks you for your participation in crime-prevention. For more information on RPS crime prevention initiatives please visit www.reginapolice.ca/community-on/.
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