Auto Crime

• RCMP in Vernon, B.C., provide tips to help prevent auto crime

  The number of auto crimes reported in and around Vernon, B.C., are down this year, RCMP officials say. But they are still offering tips on how vehicle owners can reduce their risk.

  Crime

  Apr 7
  
• ‘Fed up’: Burnaby business owner who was bear-sprayed raises safety concerns after years of crime

  Scott Redlac, owner of Burnaby Grills and Langara Mechanical Plumbing and Heating, was attacked on Jan. 24 by a man who approached the business.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2022
  
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• Langley, B.C. auto dealer suffers ‘gut-wrenching’ theft of cars, keys

  Bicky Dhadwal, owner of TMT Auto Finance, said three suspects stole seven cars and the keys to his entire inventory of roughly 300 vehicles.

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2022
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• B.C.’s top 10 auto crime offenders revealed

  This year's most wanted auto crime offenders in British Columbia have been announced.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2018
• Theft from vehicles spikes in West Kelowna

  RCMP are reminding residents in West Kelowna to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables as thefts are on the rise.

  News

  Aug 15, 2017
• Vancouver auto theft up 42 per cent from last year

  The Vancouver Police Department's (VPD) monthly crime report shows that as of Sept. 1., vehicle theft is up 42 per cent over the same time last year.

  Oct 6, 2016
• Auto crime on the rise in B.C.: IMPACT

  Police statistics show a 31 per cent increase in vehicle thefts and a 17 per cent increase in car break-ins in 2014 compared to 2013.

  Apr 2, 2015