By rdnewsNOW staff

Proactive Measures

Lacombe Police urge vehicle theft prevention measures with arrival of cold weather

Sep 27, 2019 | 3:42 PM

A reminder from the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) that as the weather gets colder, criminals are watching for vehicles running with the keys in the ignition.

According to LPS officials, the City of Lacombe has seen a large number of vehicle thefts during the month of September and with the weather now getting colder, police are expecting those numbers to increase.

So far this year, 63 vehicles have been reported stolen in the Lacombe area.

“We would like to remind the public that vehicles being stolen will most likely be used to commit crimes, therefore putting the public and police at risk of injury.”

Drivers are advised to always keep track of their keys or key fobs, whether that be at home or in public areas.

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Citizens planning to warm up their vehicle are reminded to never leave a running vehicle unattended if the keys are inside the vehicle or if the vehicle has been started with a keyless ignition or push-button start.

Other tips include using a remote starter whenever possible and keep your vehicle locked and use a steering wheel lock to deter thieves.

Also, police encourage you to never leave spare keys or garage door openers in or around your vehicle, or leave children or pets in a running vehicle.

In addition, police suggest to not leave valuables, including identity documents and bank cards, in a vehicle and to report suspicious activity to police immediately by calling 403-782-3279 or 9-1-1 for crimes in progress.