Over the last three weeks theft from vehicles has increased
31% over last year’s average. This trend is especially prevalent in the areas
of Esquimalt Road and Lampson Street which have seen an increase in theft from
vehicles. The same trend is noted in Vancouver Street and Rockland Avenue
in Victoria.
Officers have used this information to increase patrols in
the area, specifically targeting these high theft areas. VicPD has also
deployed both the VicPD Volunteers and Reserve Constables to help educate
members of the public in best practices for leaving their vehicles unattended
through the Lock out Auto Crime program.
VicPD is also asking members of the public to be vigilant in
reporting these types of crimes. You can easily report theft from vehicles
online at www.vicpd.ca or through our
non-emergency line at 250-995-7654.
The information reported to us is used to target areas of
concern and will help us dedicate the appropriate resources to an area to curb
this issue.
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