Nanaimo RCMP Urge Extra Vigilance After String of Thefts

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NANAIMO - A dramatic increase in property crime has people in Nanaimo securing their valuables and double checking their locks. Over the past month RCMP say break ins have jumped by 25 per cent over this time last year. The property crimes unit in Nananimo say a large group of criminals are targeting everything from homes, businesses and vehicles. Since December 1st RCMP say over one hundred motor vehicles have been burglarized, and for the most part crooks are entering the car or truck without smashing a window or picking a lock. Cst. Gary O'Brien told CTV news today more than half of the vehicle break ins have occurred when doors are unlocked.

Mounties are now urging everyone to take an extra second to double check locks to keep their property safe. Last night RCMP arrested a Nanaimo man in connection with a number of robberies, but say the variety of crime taking place means many burglars are still at large.


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