Thieves targeting vehicles in Stephenville area

Bay St. George RCMP

Published on July 26, 2011; Published on July 26, 2011

Topics :: RCMP , CrimeStoppers , Stephenville , Gallant Street , Queen Street

Stephenville area residents and visitors are being reminded to properly secure their vehicles and not leave valuables in cars due to a rash of recent thefts.

The RCMP say thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles in the Stephenville area and are stealing anything of value from inside.

The police say this is an ongoing problem in most communities, but Stephenville has seen an increase of this activity in the last week. Thefts have been reported from Gallant Street through to Queen Street.

They are asking that anyone parking their vehicle to lock the doors of their vehicle. Also, it is never advisable to have valuables left in the vehicle, and especially not to leave anything of value in sight.

Anyone with information regarding these thefts is asked to call the Bay St George RCMP at 643-2118 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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eleanor

- August 5, 2011 at 09:49:43

How sad I grew up in Newfoundland and was always proud to be called a Newfoundlander.We left in 1967 and I know times have changed but it breaks my heart to see and hear how ,people have changed,alas take the disciplin out of the hands of the parents and this is what you wind up with,gone are the days of respect and self respect.

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