Cars parked in driveways will also be checked through the Lock It or Lose It crime prevention initiative.
COBOURG (September 12, 2023) – The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has updated the Lock It or Lose It procedure for residential neighbourhoods. In addition to vehicles parked on the street or in parking lots, cars in residential driveways will also be checked starting on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Cobourg Police Service’s Lock It or Lose It campaign is a crime prevention initiative that encourages drivers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. Whether parking at work, at the store, or at home, leaving valuables in plain sight or the vehicle unlocked makes an easy target for thieves.
Areas canvassed in the Town of Cobourg are selected based on crime statistics, community complaints, and other criteria.
“Auxiliary members often conduct Lock It or Lose It canvases in residential neighbourhoods,” says Chief Paul VandeGraaf, Cobourg Police Service. “With the update to our procedure, to include checks for cars parked in driveways, we can increase our crime prevention outreach to more residents in our community and increase impact.”
In 2022, CPS auxiliary members conducted 17 Lock It or Lose It campaigns, checking 680 vehicles to see if owners are taking precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft.
What to expect from a Lock It or Lose It canvas
With this initiative, CPS auxiliary members in uniform examine vehicles parked in parking lots, on the street, and in residential driveways to confirm they are locked, and no valuables have been left in view.
- A small notice is placed on vehicles that have been checked to indicate what safety precautions were neglected and to offer simple crime-prevention tips.
- Drivers who have secured their vehicles will receive notices congratulating them for their actions.
For more details on the Lock It or Lose It program, please visit cobourgpoliceservice.com/crime-prevention/lock-it-or-lose-it/