Yellowknife RCMP are urging members of the public to ensure their vehicles are secure with no valuables visible when parking. Officers routinely respond to reports of residents having their vehicles rummaged through across all areas of the city and many of these instances could be preventable.
Leaving items such as purses, wallets phones and other electronics in a vehicle makes it an easy target for theft. Ensure your vehicle is locked before leaving it.
With winter around the corner, the RCMP also reminds the public not to leave vehicles running with keys inside, even if for a short time, as this makes vehicle theft only too easy to carry out.
Help the RCMP reduce crime by taking these small precautions. Stay safe and protect what's yours!