A spike in thefts from vehicles has the Nelson Police Department emphasizing the importance of crime prevention.
On August 3, police received a report of a stolen mountain bike taken from the bed of a pickup truck.
The owner told police the bike was stored under a tonneau cover at the time. No other items were reported missing, and there was no damage to the vehicle.
NPD is investigating the theft, and noted an increase in similar incidents over the summer – including seven reported thefts from vehicles in July alone.
“The Nelson Police Department would also like to remind the community to take extra precautions when storing valuables, even in locked or covered vehicles,” the department said in a press release.
In response to the uptick, the department sent its safety officers to the Wednesday Farmers’ Market on Baker Street on July 30, where they handed out pamphlets with crime prevention tips for vehicles, homes, and businesses.
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