Spike in thefts from vehicles in Lake Country

RCMP in Lake Country are warning people about a spike in thefts from vehicles.

Since Aug. 15, police have received 18 reports of theft from as many as 22 vehicles.

The majority of thefts happened overnight, with both vehicles parked on the street and in private driveways targeted.

“An alarming 18 vehicles out of the 22 vehicles targeted were left unlocked by their owners,” Sgt. Jayson Luchash, detachment commander of the Lake Country RCMP said in a press release. “Investigators continue to see vehicle owners not only leave their vehicles unlocked, but insecure with valuables left inside which includes purses, wallets, large amounts of cash and personal identification just to name a few items.”

The RCMP investigation has revealed a possible vehicle of interest; a dark coloured coupe passenger car with a loud muffler.