WEST Vancouver police are encouraging holiday shoppers to take steps to prevent thefts of valuables from cars.
Police have received three reports this month already of theft from autos, two of which were in commercial retail areas. Police said all thefts have one thing in common, that there is something worth stealing left in the car.
The WVPD are advising people not to leave valuables in an unattended car and if items must be left, to store them out of sight before reaching desired destinations. They are also advising people to lock their vehicles, park in busy, well-lit areas, and to keep spare keys elsewhere, such as a wallet or purse. Thieves usually look for easy targets, so having an alarm or anti-theft devices can also be helpful deterrents.
