New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating 15 incidents of thefts from vehicles over the
weekend. Police say personal identification papers and valuables were stolen, mostly from unlocked vehicles late Saturday night into early Sunday.
New Glasgow Regional Police say they have seen more than 30 vehicle thefts from cars this year. Many were left unlocked and valuables were in plain view. To guard against losing valuables in your car, police are advising local residents to lock them.
Police spokesman Constable Ken MacDonald says this is clearly a crime of opportunity, where criminals will focus on the unlocked vehicle rather than on locked ones.
Police are continuing to investigate, but are asking the public to report anything suspicious to police at 902-752-1941. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App