Windsor police remind residents to lock their vehicles, as 69 per cent of cars stolen last year were left unlocked.
That's up from 58 per cent in 2024.
"Don't leave your car unattended while it warms up, please. There's a civil liability, there's a criminal liability and certainly a public safety problem we have there. So please don't do that," said Chief Jason Crowley.
According to year end stats, nearly 14 per cent of cars stolen had the keys in them, and 11.8 per cent of vehicles stolen were both unlocked and had the keys inside.
In total, there were 478 vehicle thefts reported in 2025. The Auto Theft Unit recovered 70 per cent of vehicles, with 66 per cent located within three days.
