Vernon, BC – With the holiday season in full swing, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are reminding residents to stay one step ahead of "porch pirates" and "parking lot prowlers" looking to turn Christmas cheer into a crime spree.
Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer, “While you’re busy making your list and checking it twice, so are they,” . “Don’t let the holiday hustle and bustle turn into a humbug heartbreak.”
If you spot someone acting suspiciously, alert the RCMP
The RCMP advises taking some simple steps to keep your deliveries safe:
Schedule deliveries, track shipments
Get a trusted neighbor to act as your honorary elf
Chose delivery locations where packages won’t sit out
For shoppers, the advice is equally straightforward:
Lock your car
Keep purchases out of sight
Stay aware of who’s lurking nearby
“Together, we can ensure the only surprises this holiday season are the ones under the tree.”
Porch Pirates and Parking Lot Prowlers
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