Lloydminster RCMP is reminding the public to be car-smart following a spree of car thefts in the city over the past month.
“Suspects are attending residential areas and apartment building parking lots scouting for potential targets, then breaking into vehicles and attempting to start them by tampering with or forcibly bypassing the ignition system,” stated the RCMP press release.
RCMP have provided the following tips to keep your vehicle safe and secure:
- Secure your vehicle: ensure it is locked
- Remove valuables from vehicles
- Park in well lit areas
- Use anti-theft devices, including steering wheel locks, auditable alarm systems or GPS tracking systems
- Refrain from leaving your vehicle running unattended
Lloydminster RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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