UPDATE: RCMP urging public to watch out for ‘car shoppers’

Local RCMP investigators believe car shoppers have been active in Meadow Lake, particularly the Dunfield area. However, no official police reports have been filed which leaves the RCMP with their hands tied.

Residents are urged to report any theft, no matter how small it may seem as it gives police an accurate reflection of criminal activity within communities. Police sometimes do recover property believed to be stolen, but without a report filed, it cannot be verified and generally no charges are laid.

Car shopping refers to people who go around searching and stealing items from vehicles, both unlocked and locked.

To help stop car shopping, RCMP has deployed a targeted initiative to increase enforcement. With public tips, it allows enforcement technology to be in the appropriate areas. RCMP would not comment what type of technology would be implemented. 

To prevent future car shoppers, police have started bike and foot patrols in the city’s neighborhoods. Residents are encouraged to remove all valuables form vehicles, lock homes and report all suspicious activities to police.

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