Top 10 things thieves are looking for when breaking into a vehicle

KAWARTHA LAKES-The Peterborough Police Service is reminding residents to lock-it-or-lose-it this holiday season.

“While we urge residents to lock and secure their vehicle year-round we remind vehicle owners/passengers to be especially vigilant during the holiday season when many people are doing more shopping than usual.” says Peterborough Police Media Relations and Communications Coordinator, Lauren Gilchrist.  

Police say you should always double-triple check to ensure all vehicle doors and windows are locked and secured and any valuables are hidden out of plain sight or taken with you from the vehicle.

 Top 10 things people look for when breaking into or stealing a vehicle:

 1. Vehicle left running

2. Unlocked doors or trunk

3. Bags of any sort (especially shopping bags around Christmas)

4. Visible Electronics

5. Phone Chargers showing

6. Loose Change in view

7. Sunglasses

8. Tools

9. Watch or other jewellery

10. Easy access to the trunk from the vehicle cab

–  From the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)