Vehicle Theft Prevention
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| Securing Personal Items | Antitheft Tips | Parking Safety |
Lock Out Auto Crime!
Secure Your Vehicle Night and Day.
Visit the Richmond RCMP's Criminal Activity Maps for information on vehicle theft in your neighbourhood.
Theft from auto is a crime of opportunity and is preventable. Take the time to remove items from your vehicle and you will avoid the cost and time spent on vehicle repairs and replacement of stolen items. If you must leave something in your vehicle, make sure it's locked up in your trunk before you arrive at your destination or take it with you.
GPS (Global Positioning Systems) provide an easy target for thieves. A vehicle's window can be smashed and a GPS stolen in less than 30 seconds. Your GPS is usually programmed with your home address and if the garage door opener is also stolen from your vehicle, the thieves have easy access to your home. Opt for a garage door opener that fits on your key ring instead of one that clips on your visor.
If your vehicle has been broken into, always call the Police to report it, including the vehicle details: make, model, year, colour, address of where the vehicle was located, time you left the vehicle, and what was stolen. If your vehicle was parked in Richmond, call the Richmond RCMP non-emergency at 604 278-1212.
Use this downloadable form to learn what information to record for the Police regarding speeding vehicles, vehicles leaving the scene of a crime, and theft of vehicles.
License Plate Theft
License plate theft is a growing concern, plates are stolen and can be put on another vehicle which is used to commit other crimes. Check your plates (front & back) daily, if your plates are missing or if they have been replaced with other plates, call the Richmond RCMP (non-emergency) 604-278-1212. If one of your plates has been stolen, the Police will give you a file number, take the file number along with your insurance document and identification, (and your remaining plate) to any Autoplan Broker's office. They will provide you with a new set of license plates and new insurance documents for a fee.
