NPD advises public to keep vehicles locked after report of theft
By Nelson Daily Staff
Nelson Police are warning the public to lock vehicles after one was recently stolen in the Heritage.
NPD Sgt. Paul Bayes said the vehicle was was stolen when the thieves found a spare key inside.
“Criminals who break in to vehicles are known as ‘opportunistic offenders’,” Bayes explained in a media release.
“That means that they tend to look for easy targets like vehicles with valuables left in the open or vehicles that have been left unlocked.”
Bayes advises the public to always close the windows and sunroof and lock the doors before leaving the vehicle, even for a minute.
“Even if you don’t have anything valuable in your car a locked door and rolled up window will discourage thieves looking for an easy target.”
Bayes also asks the public not to leave your valet key, spare key or house keys inside the vehicle.
