Kindersley RCMP Remind Drivers Not to Leave Idling Vehicles Unoccupied
By Kindersley RCMP
As the cold weather continues in Saskatchewan Kindersley RCMP remind drivers to not leave vehicles unattended if they are left idling. ‘Vehicles left running and unattended present a crime of opportunity for would be criminals’ stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘It takes a matter of seconds for a thief to drive away in a vehicle that has been left unlocked and running’ Peterson went on to say.
The Kindersley RCMP offer these safety tips for drivers in the winter:
- Never leave keys in an unlocked, unoccupied vehicle.
- Avoid idling an unoccupied vehicle.
- Never leave spare keys or garage door openers in or around your vehicle.
- Install an anti-theft system in your vehicle if it doesn’t have one.
- Use a steering wheel lock to deter thieves.
- Park your vehicle in a garage at home, if possible.
- Park your vehicle in well-lit, secure areas.
Between January 17th to January 23rd 2022, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 17 calls for service*.
Calls for service included, but are not limited to, two suspicious vehicle calls, one fraud, and one assault complaint.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
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