The Saskatchewan RCMP compiled data from 2021 and has found that there were 1,519 reported vehicle thefts and 29 per cent of the vehicle owners had left keys inside the vehicle. 

Edmonton police are sounding the alarm. Since October, more than 320 catalytic converter thefts have been reported to them in Edmonton alone -- a large spike compared to previous years. So how can vehicle owners protect themselves?

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan says a growing trend toward negative equity is putting consumers in a risky position.