Mounties Launch Operation Cold Start Against Vehicle Theft

Mounties launch Operation Cold Start against vehicle theft

As winter takes hold, the Alberta RCMP is joining forces with law enforcement across the province for Operation Cold Start, running February 1st to 7th. CochraneNow/Staff .captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } With winter in full swing, the Alberta RCMP is teaming up with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start, running from February 1st to 7th. The initiative focuses on reducing theft …

Operation Cold Start Targets Winter Vehicle Theft Across Alberta

As cold temperatures settle in, Alberta RCMP and police partners across the province are stepping up efforts to curb a seasonal spike in vehicle theft. From Feb. 1 to 7, 2026, Alberta RCMP will work alongside law enforcement agencies as part of Operation Cold Start, a province-wide initiative aimed at reducing thefts of unattended, idling [...] The post Operation Cold Start Targets Winter Vehicle Theft Across Alberta appeared first on Lakeland C…

RCMP warn drivers as Operation Cold Start targets winter auto theft

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners across the province will take part in Operation Cold Start next week, a winter initiative aimed at reducing thefts of unattended, idling vehicles. The campaign runs from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7, with officers checking parked vehicles to see whether keys have been left inside and whether vehicles are properly secured. Police will also speak with drivers about steps they can take to prevent theft durin…