Charlottetown police report spike in thefts from vehicles

CBC News | Posted: November 18, 2020 9:00 PM | Last Updated: November 18, 2020

East Royalty, Sherwood and Lewis Point areas most affected

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Caption: Police are advising residents to avoid leaving valuables in their vehicles. (Jeremy Eaton/CBC)

Charlottetown police say they will be stepping up patrols in areas of the city that have seen a recent rise in thefts from vehicles.

Several thefts have been reported in the neighbourhoods of East Royalty, Sherwood and Lewis Point, police said in a news release.

Police are advising residents keep their vehicles locked, and avoid leaving valuables inside.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call police.

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Caption: George Iny from the Automobile Protection Association offers tips to make your vehicle less attractive to thieves looking to grab valuables.

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