Vehicle theft is of concern to the Sherbrooke Police Department

While throughout 2021, the Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) registered 77 complaints for car theft, 64 complaints have been registered in the first six months of this year.

” We need the eyes of the people. It was a team effort between the police and the residents. “

The SPS pointed out that vehicle theft violations are still frequent in Sherbrooke, and specifically in the Rock Forest and Fleurimont sectors.

Well-targeted car brands

The SPS noted in a press release that 70% of stolen vehicles were pickup trucks, followed by sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

Thieves seem to prefer brands like Toyota (Tacoma and Highlanger), Honda (CRV), Jeep, Ford (F-150), Lexus and Acura.

He added that not only is there a single thief in action, but there is also a well-organized network. Slightly more than half of the thefts that have occurred since the beginning of the year are possibly linked to organized networks.

This is a problem that affects us, but also affects the whole of Quebecdirected by the publicist in SPSMartin Carrier.

He also informed that the car thefts were done in less than 60 seconds, leaving little space for maneuvering by police who wanted to intervene. Don’t want to disturb people and therefore wait a few hours to contact the police, but call right awaywarning by Martin Carrier.

however, there are devices that make it possible to prevent or reduce the risk of losing your vehicle, depending on SPS. It is also advisable to park in brightly lit areas, to lock doors or to provide yourself with anti-theft systems.