Police in the Central Okanagan are not just telling the public to lock it or lose it, they are telling drivers and passengers not to leave valuables in their vehicles at all.

Police are once again reminding vehicle owners to lock their vehicles, remove all valuables and continue to diligently report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to the RCMP.

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The majority of the thefts were reported in the city香蕉视频直播檚 downtown area. However police say similar thefts have been committed throughout West Kelowna and residents should be mindful that no residential neighbourhood is immune to this type of crime.

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The RCMP found most of the reported thefts were to from vehicles with unlocked doors, often with valuables left inside in plain sight.

So the police are issuing the following tips and in an attempt to prevent future theft from motor vehicles:

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If you see any suspicious people or activities near your vehicle, or a neighbour香蕉视频直播檚 vehicle, call police immediately.

RCMP are telling the public to let them determine if a crime in progress.