WEST Vancouver police have been urging the public to be more cautious about what they leave in their vehicles but the message, apparently, isn't getting through.
Thefts from parked cars is up four per cent over last year with a spate of 23 cases since the start of June.
Sentinel Hill, Cedardale and British Properties above Taylor Way have been particularly hard hit, with Dundarave west of the Caulfeild area also seeing several reports, according to police.
Suspects have been targeting vehicles with items of value left in sight, but making matters worse has been that in several cases, the suspects needed to only open an unlocked door and help themselves.
"The offences have not required a criminal mastermind," a press release from West Vancouver police stated. "West Vancouver police actively investigate such offences, and work to identify, proactively target and apprehend offenders, however, leaving valuables in any vehicle, particularly an unlocked vehicle, creates an easy opportunity for a thief to quickly and often quietly commit an offence and leave undetected."
Loose change, electronics, sunglasses or anything of perceived value will make your vehicle a target.
