Richmond Mounties are warning the public to keep items out of sight in vehicles, after 169 thefts from vehicles were recorded in the past month.
According to the RCMP, purses, bags, backpacks and their contents have been targeted the most.
“It only takes a moment to break into a vehicle. Thieves are attracted to these areas because of opportunity. We are asking people to help by removing that opportunity. If there is nothing to see, there is nothing to steal,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang in a press release.
Mounties say the most reported locations recently have been Aberdeen Centre, President Plaza (near Cambie and No. 3 roads) and at various spots along Alexandra Road.
“Consider if a thief got a hold of your important identity documents, the contents of your wallet, your laptop or tablet with an important business presentation, company intellectual property, or even a final school project or term paper. What about important medications or an irreplaceable photograph of a loved one? Even if you leave your vehicle for a moment, that amount of time is an eternity for a thief to do their work,” Hwang added.
“No matter where you park – whether it be your home, in an underground parking lot, or in front of a restaurant, take a moment and ensure your contents are secured out of sight.”
