IMPACT - BC's Auto Crime Police

IMPACT is BC's Auto Crime Police. It operates and manages the Bait Car Program for the Greater Vancouver area, Vancouver Island, the BC Interior, and the North.

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Did you lock your car?

#IMPACT #autocrimeprevention #lockyourcar #policingtips

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On May 20, 2026, IMPACT officers responded to a stolen vehicle in the Guildford area of Surrey. With the assistance of the Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) and the LMD Integrated Police Dog Services, IMPACT located and arrested a male without incident. IMPACT file 2026-7445

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#DYK tinted windows don't guarantee your belongings are out of sight #FunFactFriday

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Same same, but different. However you say it, the steps are the same:

🔒lock it up
🛍️hide your valuables
🗝️use a steering wheel lock

simple steps to reduce theft of your vehicle. #IMPACT #lockitorloseit #autocrimeprevention #carsecurity

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#DYK thieves often check for unlocked cars before attempting anything else #FunFactFriday

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#DYK a simple habit like your "9PM routine" can drastically lower your chances of being targeted #FunFactFriday

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Motorcycle season is here 🏍️

Don’t let your ride become an easy target.

Protect your ride:
- Use a disc lock or chain
- Park in well-lit, busy areas
- Consider a cover or tracking device

Don’t make it easy. #ThinkLikeAThief #IMPACT #autocrimeprevention #ICBC

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#DYK a visible steering wheel lock can be enough to make a thief walk away #FunFactFriday

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Filling up the tank… and leaving your car wide open ⛽

It only takes seconds.

While you’re focused on the pump, a thief is looking for opportunity. Open windows, unlocked doors, valuables in reach.

Lock your doors. Close your windows. Stay aware.
#ThinkLikeAThief

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It might seem small, but if it’s visible, it can become a target.

This Auto Crime Enforcement Month, remember to Think Like a Thief and remove the opportunity.

Take it with you. Lock it or lose it. 🔒

#AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #ThinkLikeAThief #IMPACT #AutoCrimePrevention

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#DYK parking in well-lit areas can significantly reduce your risk of theft #FunFactFriday

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Think Like a Thief.

It starts with simple habits:

Take your keys.
Hide your valuables.
Inspect before you go.
Every lock matters.
Find a well-lit spot.

This Auto Crime Enforcement Month, stay one step ahead.
#thinklikeathief #IMPACT #autocrimeenforcementmonth #policing

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THIEF Tip #5: Find a Well-Lit Parking Spot

Thieves often look for darker, quieter locations where they’re less likely to be noticed.

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#ThinkLikeAThief #AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #AutoCrimePrevention

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This is how quickly it happens.

Leaving your vehicle running, even for a quick stop, can make it an easy target for thieves.

This Auto Crime Enforcement Month, remember to Think Like a Thief and remove the opportunity.

Turn it off. Take your keys.🔒

#AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth

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THIEF Tip #4: Every Lock Matters

Even if you’re stepping away for a short time, always lock your vehicle. Unlocked doors can create an easy opportunity for thieves.

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#ThinkLikeAThief #AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #AutoCrimePrevention

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The best way to prevent auto crime? Think like a thief.

Remember THIEF:
T – Take your keys
H – Hide your valuables
I – Inspect before you go
E – Every lock matters
F – Find a well-lit parking spot

#ThinkLikeAThief #AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #IMPACT #AutoCrimePrevention

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Before you walk away, take a second look.

Check your surroundings. Make sure nothing is left behind.

This Auto Crime Enforcement Month, remember to Think Like a Thief and remove the opportunity.

#AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #ThinkLikeAThief #IMPACT #AutoCrimePrevention

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THIEF Tip #3: Inspect Before You Go.

Before leaving your vehicle, take a moment to check your surroundings and make sure nothing is left behind in plain view.

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#ThinkLikeAThief #AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #IMPACT #AutoCrimePrevention

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When even thieves get suspicious…

Bait cars are just one of the tools used to combat auto crime.

This Auto Crime Enforcement Month, remember to Think Like a Thief, and don’t give them the opportunity.

#AutoCrimeEnforcementMonth #ThinkLikeAThief #IMPACT #baitcar