Strathcona County, Alberta - Since November 1, 2018 Strathcona County RCMP have received 18 reports of theft from motor vehicle. Several neighbourhoods including Summerwood, Aspen Trails and Mills Haven have seen a large number of these thefts.
In most cases the vehicle doors were not locked but in a few cases vehicle windows have been smashed to gain access. Some of the items that have been stolen are; tools, laptops, cellphone, wallets, passports and insurance/registration papers.
Strathcona County RCMP are reminding residents to ensure their vehicles are locked and all valuables are removed.
Additional safety tips to prevent thefts from motor vehicles:
- Do not leave personal documents such as your registration or drivers licence in your vehicle.
- Do not leave house keys or garage door openers in your vehicle.
- Lock your vehicle – always physically check it is locked, even when parking at home or just leaving your car for a moment.
- Tradespeople – lock external tool boxes and equipment if they can’t be removed.
- Park in a locked garage if possible.
If you have been a victim of a theft from your vehicle, please ensure you report it to police.
If you have information about this investigation, please call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or call your local police detachment. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.