UPDATED: RNC and RCMP investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in Corner Brook area

CORNER BROOK

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments in the Corner Brook area are investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles.

The RNC issued a press release on Wednesday evening to say that several vehicles in the Sunnyslope area of Corner Brook were targeted by thieves earlier this week.

Complaints were received from vehicle owners on Marshall Cresent, Hann Cresent, Tuma Avenue, Sunnyslope Drive and Shamrock Crescent.

The thefts occurred on Tuesday night and into the early morning hours of Wednesday. All of the vehicles involved were unlocked.

The RNC has yet to identify any suspects in the incidents and is asking anyone with information to contact the detachment at 637-4100.

Meanwhile, the Corner Brook RCMP said in a press release on Thursday that there have been multiple thefts from vehicles in Steady Brook, Gillams and Massey Drive over the past several weeks.

Like the RNC, the RCMP is asking anyone with information about the thefts to contact them at 637-4433. Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at  1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477) or online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

The RCMP is also reminding the public to remove all valuables from their vehicles and to ensure the doors are locked.

Earlier story

CORNER BROOK

Several vehicles in the Sunnyslope area of Corner Brook were targeted by thieves earlier this week.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it’s investigating complaints of theft from vehicle owners on Marshall Cresent, Hann Cresent, Tuma Avenue, Sunnyslope Drive and Shamrock Crescent.

The thefts occurred on Tuesday night and into the early morning hours of Wednesday. All of the vehicles involved were unlocked.

Police have not identified any suspects in the incidents and are asking anyone with information to contact the detachment.