Cobourg Police Service’s (CPS) Lock It or Lose It campaign encourages drivers to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. The fall/winter campaign kicks off tonight, and CPS
auxiliary members will be conducting Lock It or Lose It on Strathy Road and north-end residential neighbourhoods.
Lock It or Lose It is a crime prevention initiative encouraging drivers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. Whether parking at work, at the store, or home, leaving valuables in plain sight or the vehicle unlocked makes an easy target for thieves.
The campaign runs all year with a particular emphasis leading up to and during the holiday season.
Here are some tips to protect your vehicle and its contents:
• Ensure doors are always locked, even when parked at home
• Park in well-lit areas
• Never leave money or valuables in plain sight
• Always roll up your car windows
• Put shopping bags and other parcels in the trunk or bring them inside
• Keep vehicle registration certificates and proof of insurance on you
• Take electronics, including your cellphone, with you
• Don’t leave your car running and unattended
• If parking in the same lot often, park in different spots each day
What to expect from a Lock It or Lose It canvas
With this initiative, CPS auxiliary members in uniform examine vehicles parked in parking lots, on the street, and in residential driveways to confirm they are locked, and no valuables have been left in view.
• A small notice is placed on vehicles that have been checked to indicate what safety precautions were neglected and to offer simple crime-prevention tips.
• Drivers who have secured their vehicles will receive notices congratulating them for their actions.
For more details on the Lock It or Lose It program, please visit cobourgpoliceservice.com/crime-prevention/lock-it-or-lose-it/ CPS encourages everyone to make it a routine to protect your vehicle against theft. If you see something or someone suspicious, or you had something stolen from your vehicle, report it online by visiting cobourgpoliceservice.com/online-reporting/. If you are witness to crime in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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