Vehicle thefts down in Prince Albert area, but still an issue according to police
According to statistics provided to paNOW from the Prince Albert Police Service, vehicles have been stolen at a rate of almost one per day this month in the city.
There have been 26 so far this month, and 313 over the course of the year. Police spokesperson Alanna Adamko said the majority of vehicle thefts are preventable.
“The number one thing residents can do to prevent vehicle theft is to lock their vehicle, ensure the keys are not left in the vehicle and that you guard your keys from being stolen and do not leave them out in the open in a public place,” she said.
There is one positive spin to the numbers. The total number of vehicle thefts is down 10 per cent compared to the same time last year. When asked what were the most common types of vehicles stolen in the city, Adamko said it was four-door sedans (109 this year), with pickup trucks taking second place at 74 stolen.