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Lethbridge Police Services’ Operation Cold start concludes

Lethbridge Police have concluded Operation Cold Start and would like to remind drivers to never leave a running vehicle unlocked and unattended. 

The initiative is organized annually by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police. It involves a province-wide awareness campaign aimed at preventing warm-up thefts. 

Warm-up thefts are crimes of opportunity, where thieves target vehicles left running and unattended. 

During the campaign, police attended various areas of the city and located 14 vehicles that were running, unlocked and unattended. In cases where the drivers couldn’t be found, pamphlets with tips on preventing vehicle theft were left on the windshield. 

Motorists are reminded to take steps to safeguard their vehicle: 

  • If you’re warming up your vehicle with the keys in the ignition or with a push button start, stay with your vehicle. 
  • Never leave children or pets inside a running vehicle. 
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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