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A string of trailer thefts prompt warning from RCMP

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LAKE COUNTRY– A series of trailer thefts or attempted thefts has prompted a warning from Lake Country RCMP.

There have been three cases in a week.

In the first, police found a cargo trailer left abandoned in the middle of Carrs Landing Road.

It had just been stolen from a driveway on nearby Moberly Road.

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The next day, a hydraulic dump trailer was taken from the area of Granite Road.

On January 11th, Lake Country RCMP received a report of an attempted theft of another cargo trailer, this time, from the 14000 block of Carrs Landing Road.

Police are offering some tips on how to ensure your trailer is not stolen.

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Park your trailer out of sight from the roadway and use a hitch or wheel lock.

RCMP also suggest you secure your trailer to a tree or large fixed object with a chain or heavy cable.

Another tip is to park a vehicle in front of your trailer.

If you have any information about these latest thefts you are asked to contact Lake Country RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

 

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