Interacting with vehicle owners and providing information pamphlets were all part of Operation Cold Start.
The annual initiative for Alberta RCMP and law enforcement agencies in the province to try and reduce the theft of idling cars and trucks during the winter took place last week.
Between January 20th and 24th, participating agencies counted over 500 unlocked vehicles that were left idling with the keys in the ignition. Another nearly 1,300 locked vehicles were left idling with the keys in the ignition during the week as well.
Corporal Mike Black of the Alberta RCMP encourages motorists to follow simple tips including using a remote starter, remaining in your vehicle as it warms up, and keeping in mind that vehicles with push starts can still be driven without a key present are all ways to help reduce the theft of vehicles when it is cold out.
