Lock it or Lose it

Even in Canmore, vehicle theft occurs. Simple steps will reduce the likelihood of your vehicle being stolen or vandalized.  The RCMP offers a few tips to help prevent vehicle thefts: 

• Never leave a running vehicle unattended.
• Never leave children unattended in a running vehicle.
• Install a remote starter if possible, however, always make sure the vehicle is locked.
• Use a steering wheel lock to deter thieves.
• Don’t leave your keys in the vehicle, even when filling up with gas.
• Never leave spare keys or garage door openers in or around your vehicle. If a garage door opener goes missing at any time, the garage door should be immediately recoded.
• If your keys are stolen, immediately change the locks for the keys that have gone missing, including residences and vehicles.
• Always lock the man-door leading from a garage into a residence.
• Leaving valuable items in plain sight in a parked vehicle increases the likelihood of your property being more attractive to a potential theft. Cell phones, iPads, wallets, and computers all are attractive to thieves.
• Close all windows and sunroofs.
• Park in a well lit and visible area.
• Parking in a locked garage will help safeguard your vehicle.

Reporting suspicious activity

Call 911 when:

• You believe a specific crime is happening

Call the RCMP Complaint Line 403.678.5516 24 hours a day to report:

• Break-ins or thefts where the suspect is gone
• Suspicious vehicle, person, or activities

Click here to learn more about securing your vehicle