Prince George RCMP are asking hunters to take steps to secure their firearms following a surge of thefts from vehicles parked at local hotels.
Police have received four reports of such thefts over the last 2 1/2 weeks, all at night and at different different hotels "leaving investigators to believe that no hotel is immune to these crimes. "
In all, eight long guns along with ammunition were stolen.
"In most cases windows are being smashed to gain access to the guns," RCMP said. "In one case, the vehicle had been left unlocked."
Police are asking hunters to take their firearms and ammunition into hotel room for the night.
"Hotel staff are being asked to advise patrons to take their firearms, ammunition and anything of value into their rooms with them," RCMP added.
Anyone with information on who is behind the thefts is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only).
You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
