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Alberta new hot spot for auto theft as criminals flock to province

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Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate in Canada , report says.

Police say thieves are targeting high-value vehicles in the province.

Vehicle thefts are declining after peaking in 2022 and 2023 , but Alberta ’s rate hasn’t dropped as dramatically as other provinces.

Police recommend owners leave tracking devices like AirTags in their cars.

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