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Grinch like thieves stealing Xmas gifts

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Dec, 2023 10:46 AM

The Vancouver Police Department says holiday shoppers should be on the lookout for Grinch-like thieves looking to steal their Christmas gifts.

In a short video posted on social media, the V-P-D says shoppers should be careful about storing gifts in vehicles because criminals are out shopping for opportunities.

Holiday shopping? Take some simple steps to help prevent thieves from targeting your vehicle.

Report suspicious behaviour to 911 immediately. pic.twitter.com/DV6BY9NbGO
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) December 17, 2023

The department says people should lock items in their trunks and make sure nothing can be seen in vehicles, and trunk latches should be disabled so it can't be opened from the inside.

The V-P-D says people should avoid making multiple trips to their vehicles while shopping and also report suspicious activity to police to make life hard for thieves this holiday season.

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