News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, June 16, 2018   Stolen Vehicles – Public Advisory   The Winnipeg Police Service has recently seen a 54% increase in vehicle thefts over the month of May into June.   A majority of thefts were taken as a result of vehicles that had been left running, stolen keys, or keys that had been left hidden inside vehicles.   These thefts were preventable and the Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public of several important safety tips:   - Never leave your vehicle unattended while running with the keys in the ignition.   - Do not leave your keys inside the vehicle, whether they are hidden or not.   - Keys left at home (or at your business) should always be hidden. This will help prevent the theft of your vehicle if your home (or business) is broken into.   More vehicle theft safety tips can be found here:    http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/auto_theft.stm For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.