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Alberta RCMP offer tips to prevent seasonal property theft
Oct 8, 2025 | 12:34 PM
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Colder days mean it’s time to think about playing your part to prevent seasonal property theft, according to Alberta RCMP.
Property crime is often a crime of opportunity, they say, adding the off-season tends to be when these incidents occur the most as there are less people around.
Follow the below tips to help avoid becoming a victim:
- Store your off-road vehicles out of sight, ideally in a locked garage, shed, or storage unit. Empty all gas and block each vehicle with physical barriers such as fencing or wheel clamps to make them difficult to remove.
- Secure farm equipment in locked buildings, use wheel clamps or remove batteries. Keep keys in a separate, secure location. Maintain a log of serial numbers and equipment descriptions. Mark equipment with security markings, such as your postal code on the top of trailers.
- Take home all valuables from your seasonal property, including expensive tools and electronics, and properly lock up anything left behind. Consider posting signage that states all valuables have been removed.
- Put away any outdoor furniture.
- Ensure all doors, windows, gates, and outbuildings are secured.
- If storing firearms other hunting equipment, ensure they are properly secured.
- Consider security cameras, motion-activated lights, and GPS trackers for high-value equipment.
