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Theft from Vehicles on the Rise in Williams Lake

Thefts from vehicles are up from 54% compared to last year according to the latest crime stats released by the Williams Lake RCMP.

Also on the rise include break and enter into business-up 25% from 2014, as well as mischief which increased by 11% when compared to last year.

On the decrease meanwhile is robbery which plummeted by 150%  as well as calls for service down to 7,272 compared to 7,409 last year.

When compared to 2008, the stats from January 1st through October 31st show an overall decrease.

Williams Lake Stats_Oct 31st 2015

 

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Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it).If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

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