Don’t leave your car running and unattended, say RCMP

Red Deer RCMP are reminding citizens to not leave their cars running and unattended.

“Vehicles left running and unattended present a crime of opportunity for criminals,” the detachment states in a release. “It takes mere seconds for a thief to drive away in a vehicle that’s been left unlocked and running. And if your vehicle contains your wallet with credit cards and ID, they could be used to commit identity theft crimes.”

Mounties say they understand the desire to warm up vehicles in the cold weather, but that isn’t an excuse for leaving it unattended.

Tips they suggest to prevent vehicle theft and theft from vehicles include: