There has been a spike in thefts from motor vehicles in Sarnia over the last few weeks.
Cst. John Sottosanti is reminding people to take the extra time to lock your car doors, both day and night.
"People have been leaving their credit cards and wallets in their cars and people have taken them," said Sottosanti. "Now with the feature where you can simply tap credit cards and purchase your item, it's pretty easy for thieves to use it and rack up a credit card bill."
Cst. Sottosanti said it's important to avoid leaving valuables like wallets, electronics, and money in the vehicle, adding it takes thieves less than a minute to go through a car.
Police can't pinpoint the reason for an increase in thefts, but said financial hardship over the last 18 months could be a factor.
Last weekend alone, Sarnia police responded to 11 reported thefts and six break and enters.
