Port Moody police are warning residents to keep valuables in their cars out of site, and to ensure those cars are locked after a recent increase in car break-ins in the city.
Cst. Jason Maschke, the department’s community relations officer, said in a press release the Heritage Mountain neighbourhood has been a particular target in the past month, especially during overnight hours.
“Opportunistic thieves can be very proficient at blending in with the community,” Maschke said, adding every neighbourhood can be vulnerable if residents aren’t vigilant.
That includes not leaving valuables like wallets, purses, keys, and electronics in vehicles, or at least locking them away out of sight and temptation.
“Within seconds a thief can open an unlocked door or smash a window to gain access, remove visible items from the seat and disappear without detection,” Maschke said.
While police continue to patrol through the city, Maschke said residents need to keep an eye out for suspicious people or activities.
Anyone with information about the car break-ins or similar offences is asked to contact Port Moody police at 604-461-3456 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.solvecrime.ca.
Tips to prevent auto crime can be found at www.icbc.com.
