Thief caught on camera in Lake Country

LAKE COUNTRY – After checking security footage, Michellene Kandert's hunch that something felt different Friday morning was verified. 

Someone had broken into her and her husband's vehicles at around 4 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23.

"Usually our vehicles are locked; however, I did forget," Kandert said. "When you live in the country, you likely made your choice in part to do so for the enjoyment of country living, including a stronger sense of safety. I'm certain I'm not the only one with relaxed vigilance to simple things like locking all your doors. I do take responsibility for my car being unlocked but do not believe that's an invitation to helping yourself to someone else's personal property."

When Lake Country RCMP arrived on the scene, Kandert said they were thorough and attentive.

"Our neighbours also had some trouble. They (the suspect) attempted to pry their garage open."

Kandert said the only thing missing from her unlocked vehicle was a pair of new shoes and a winter vest. Her husband's vehicle, which was locked, is only missing its registration.

"I am grateful it was just an old fall vest and new sneakers," she said.

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