Alberta RCMP to play Cupid this month, attempting to ‘shoot down’ vehicle thefts

Feb 4, 2020 | 3:02 PM

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta RCMP will play Cupid for the month of February – trying to protect Albertans’ vehicles through social media with #VehicleValentines.

The reason behind the effort is very simple!

Last year alone, there were almost 10,000 vehicle thefts in Alberta, and in February specifically, almost 700 vehicles were stolen.

Twice a week, through the #VehicleValentines hashtag, RCMP will be sending quick tips to keep vehicles safe from thieves during this LOVEly month.

Some tips they’ll be reminding people of are:

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– Lock your doors

– Don’t keep your valuables in your vehicle

– Use a steering wheel lock

– Lock your garage

– Take your garage door opener out of your vehicle

Since starting this project for 2018-2019, there has been a 5 per cent decrease in vehicle thefts and RCMP look to halt every theft that they can.

More examples of what these messages look like are:

RCMP #VehicleValentines

The cute and ‘punny’ messages are just one of the ways Alberta RCMP are looking to make sure you know to keep your vehicle safe this month.

For more details, follow RCMP on Facebook (@RCMPinAlberta), Twitter (@RCMPAlberta) and the hashtag #VehicleValentines.

RCMP #VehicleValentines

by Connor Gunn