As we get into the colder time of year, many motorist in our area love to warm up the car and keep it warm while out and about.
Drumheller RCMP are asking motorists to avoid leaving idling vehicles unattended while the keys are inside it. During colder months, it may be tempting to run the vehicle for a period to warm it up, but the presence of the vehicle’s keys makes it an easy target for theft.
RCMP offer the following tips for keeping your vehicle secured this winter:
- Consider installing a remote starter so your vehicle does not require keys for a warm-up cycle.
- If you have a garage, consider clearing debris from it and using it to park your vehicle.
- Never leave a vehicle unattended with the keys inside, even if the windows are up and the vehicle is locked.
- Remember that it takes a thief only minutes to gain access to a vehicle and drive away, and that time is reduced to seconds if the keys are inside and it is running.
-Submitted by Drumheller RCMP-
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