Don’t go crying to the RCMP if you have something stolen from your unlocked vehicle.
Okay, you can cry, but don’t expect much sympathy.
This is the time of year when residents leave their windows rolled down and doors unlocked – a warm weather attitude that thieves take advantage of.
Once again, police are urging residents to “lock it or lose it.” In other words, don’t be a goldmine in the eyes of would-be thieves.
“If we all worked together we could reduce the potential for thefts from vehicles. Lock your doors, roll up your windows and keep these items out of sight,” said Sgt. Ken Harrington from the Oliver RCMP.
The following is a list of the top 10 items that bandits love to steal: Smartphones, personal electronics, work tools, credit cards and identification, stereo equipment, cash and loose change, car parts, garage door openers, sunglasses, and keys.
