RCMP warns residents to lock vehicles following thefts in Lewisporte #nltraffic

There has been an uptick in thefts of property from unlocked vehicles in Lewisporte. As a result, the RCMP is reminding residents to lock their vehicles.

From April 27 to April 29 there were seven reports of thefts of items from vehicles ranging from money to iPods, a cell phone, wallets, bank cards and credit cards. All of the thefts were from unlocked vehicles.

A number of streets were hit, including Tizzard Street, Beaumont Street, Main Street, Hillgrade Street and First Avenue.

Police are asking anyone with surveillance footage to contact the police. Additionally, vehicles should be locked with valuable hidden from view.