Date: Friday, December 11th, 2020File: 20-48488Victoria, BC –Officers are reminding you to not leave presents in your vehicle as thieves continue to target vehicles. This warning comes after a Victoria family lost $1,000 worth of presents left temporarily in their vehicle.Officers with our Investigations and Support Unit (ISU) are investigating after the victim called to report that overnight on December 9^th, presents had been stolen from their vehicle in the 1100-block of View Street. Officers are investigating, but no suspects have been identified.

Holiday Grinches are on the prowl for presents again this year

While COVID-19 has changed how many are shopping this year, VicPD officers are reminding you not to leave presents and packages unattended in your vehicle. The above video is a reminder of just how quickly thieves can spot presents and ruin your holidays.If you have information about this theft, please call our VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 ext 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.-30-

Holiday Thieves Strike After Presents Left In Vehicle

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