Police in Kamloops see slight decrease in thefts from motor vehicles

KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops responded to a total of 63 thefts from motor vehicles last week.

RCMP say these numbers are from the week of Sept. 9 to 15, according to a news release. The previous week, Sept. 2 to 8, there were 68 thefts.

The thefts not shown on the map include three in rural neighbourhoods and one in Campbell Creek.

For more information on how to prevent thefts go here. 

A map showing the thefts from motor vehicles that occurred on the South Shore from Sept. 9 to 15, 2019. SUBMITTED/ Kamloops RCMP


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Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.

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