Vehicle theft is up across the country according to the insurance Bureau of Canada more than 105,000 Vehicles were stolen in 2022 that’s one vehicle every 5 minutes so what can you do to protect your vehicle well I asked an expert for advice hi my name is consal John Benson I’m with the
Trap Team which stands for Target response to auto theft prevention in 2023 just over 4,700 Vehicles were stolen in Edmonton with that uh over half are stolen with keys in the vehicles so um it is on the rise and there’s also been an increase in um auto theft for profit
Where vehicles are being shipped overseas the most common type of vehicle is stolen is pickup trucks but uh all types of vehicles are Stillen we’ve seen them stolen from everywhere uh whether it’s public parking lots or uh off driveways that people’s residence there’s no real specific Place so some basic tips uh would include parking in well lit areas uh removing any valuables from Vehicles just to make that vehicle less uh desirable of a Target but the one thing that we really want to encourage people is to um ensure their keys are secured um generally when the temperatures drop
And we see that increase in vehicles being stolen while they’re being left idling and that’s where we recommend people either remain in their vehicles to while it warms up or or invest in a remote car starter um because some offenders will actually uh go looking at those early hours in the morning when
They know people are getting ready for work leaving their vehicles idling and and that’s when um those opportunities present themselves if your vehicle is stolen Constable Benson says there is a way to increase the likelihood of getting it back and that’s giving the team the ability to track it whether
That’s existing GPS technology in the car or something like an air tag Emily Fitzpatrick CBC News Edmonton
The number of car thefts each year continues to rise across Canada. Edmonton police have a dedicated team working to address that steady increase in vehicle thefts and have these tips for protecting your vehicle.
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Giving the criminals the keys ! ( according the Toronto police)
Just leave the keys at the front door says the toronto police! Lol
What terrible interview this Constable from Edmonton gave vague answers to every questions absolutely no help to me.
vote to deport
How’s about close the boarder??? This is all because of that. If ya think it’s bad give it a few months
Move away from diverse areas.
Having three pedals helps ?
According to a statement by Toronto Police, we are advised to leave our key fobs at the front door. It should be accompanied by a fresh cup of coffee and a few treats in case the theives are hungry and a little parched.
Disconnect the ground from your battery
Who is your expert, most cars today use a key fob and not an old standard key. There are many precautions to take with a key FOB and there are many videos covering this subject. Also, i suggest you get a club for the brake or steering wheel or both.
I know a great way in stopping people from stealing your vehicle don't live in Ontario…..
How about don’t vote for a federal government who reforms criminal codes to treat criminals like the victims??
cbc is state-funded, state-controlled propaganda
Her glasses are so distracting
Trudeau is not keeping Canadians safe.
Canada is dying; NO MORE poverty and army of lazy newcomers;
False. Thieves can record your remote starter signal, then replicate it.
It doesn't help when the police say let them take it.
Cops don't do anything and the law is not harsh enough to deter these thief's
It is almost impossible to steal new cars. Just the steering lock takes an expert
We need stronger property defence rights.
Toronto police are recomending you just deliver your car directly to the thieves and stop calling them about it…your safety and protection are not their job.
Going back to physical keys again would be one tiny step to help.
This video was useless. If you want to prevent your vehicle from being stolen, install an IGLA anti-theft system. Won’t matter if thieves steal your key fob or your key fob’s wireless signal to start your vehicle. Won’t matter if thieves hack in through your vehicle’s OBD port. You can literally leave your key fob outside your front door like TPS suggested.
Leaving Canada becoming number one choice for honest people now. Corruption runs deep in this country since Trudeau’s regime took power.
and now you know why I drive a 2005 blazer and a 1991 GMC 1500 that runs on propane , plus no payments
just disconnect the starter relay under the hood or battery switch .
CBC Edmonton has it all wrong. You are supposed to leave your car door unlocked and keys easily accessible to the thieves, just like in Toronto.
Handgun, portable bandsaw, plastic sheeting, shovel…..Dont call police……
Thanks to trudolf and his liberals