'PREVENTABLE CRIME'

An increasing number of people are becoming the victims of theft in Lunenburg County.

RCMP Staff Sergeant Bruce Hill says he's seen a slight increase in car thefts and thefts from cars in the last six months.

Hill says the crimes share a common denominator.

The persons who have had the vehicles stolen have reported that their keys were left in the vehicle along with the vehicle being left unlocked. Obviously this is almost like leaving out the welcome mat for any would-be thief," says Hill.

RCMP advise a simple solution for these crimes of opportunity; keep items, including your car, under lock and key.

Hill says there have been at least three preventable vehicle thefts in Lunenburg County in the last month.

He adds, people from small towns are used to trusting their neighbours but that's no excuse for putting yourself at risk.