Williams Lake RCMP are reminding the public to be extra vigilant in securing their vehicles following a recent spike in thefts.
“We are seeing nightly vehicle thefts, attempted thefts and thefts from vehicles,” said RCMP Cpl. Jason Pole.
“These guys are breaking back windows or prying off door handles.”
Pole suspects the increase in crime can be attributed to several prolific car thieves who are currently out of jail.
Included in the recent thefts was a dark-coloured SUV stolen from the 4000 block of Mackenzie Avenue during the day Tuesday.
That vehicle was recovered, abandoned, Wednesday in the Dog Creek Road area.
A vehicle matching that description was used in the targeted shooting of a residence in Wildwood late Tuesday night.
Pole said they cannot confirm at this time whether it was the vehicle used during the recent shooting.
