April is Auto Crime Enforcement Month, and Prince George RCMP is reminding residents of the importance to lock up, especially when theft from vehicles is trending high in the city.
“In the last two weeks, theft from motor vehicle reports have jumped 280% in the City, prompting RCMP to increase their patrols in areas where these crimes most frequently occur. However, there are many things that vehicle owners can do to help prevent auto theft, as well. This year’s Auto Crime Enforcement Month theme is RETHINK and the goal of the theme is to empower vehicle owners with knowledge to better protect themselves from auto crime,” stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper.
Here is how the acronym can help us RETHINK about how we leave our vehicle:
R – Remove valuables
E – Eliminate opportunities for thieves
T – Track your car with GPS technology
H – Hide your key signal
I – Invest in anti-theft devices
N – Never idle unattended
K – Keep track of your keys
Police are committed to ensuring there is a downward trend in this type of crime by increasing strategic and targeted enforcement and by identifying those individuals responsible for vehicle crime.
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