RCMP is encouraging vehicle owners to not be hospitable to thieves

July 5, 2017
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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RCMP in Nova Scotia are encouraging vehicle owners to not be hospitable to thieves.

Over the past three months, RCMP have responded to over 60 reports of vehicles stolen from homes or businesses. Although many of the reported stolen vehicles were recovered, almost half of the vehicles confirmed to be stolen had the car keys in them. For thieves to find an unlocked vehicle with loose change, cell phones, a wallet and keys to the vehicle is like Christmas morning for them.

RCMP are asking people to make that extra effort to avoid being a victim of crime and take the keys with you when you get out of your vehicle.

Anyone with information about auto thefts is asked to contact your local Police Agency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

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Contact information

Cpl. Dal Hutchinson
Media Relations Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell: 902-222-0154
dal.hutchinson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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