Public Advisory - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, March 7, 2014     PUBLIC ADVISORY – VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION The Winnipeg Police Service would once again like to remind motorists to be mindful when leaving their running vehicles unattended, especially during cold winter conditions. Reports of stolen vehicles have been received as a result of those vehicles being left unattended while they were warming up. As well, each year a number of vehicles are stolen in Winnipeg as a result of keys being left in the ignition, or spare keys left within the passenger compartment of the vehicle (in the glove box, under the floor mat, etc.) Vehicle owners are strongly encouraged to protect their keys.  Do NOT leave spare keys within your vehicle. During the month of February 2014, a total of 117 vehicles were stolen within the city. Some of the preventable circumstances are as follows:     1) Vehicles left running w/key in ignition: 45 2) Keys stolen from unattended personal items (i.e. jacket/purse): 19 3) Keys left in vehicle (i.e. glove box, under seat etc.): 13   Total: 77 preventable vehicle thefts   Summary: 66% of all reported stolen vehicles during the month of February could have been prevented.   Please take every precaution to protect your property.        For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.