CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Two Charlottetown men were arrested and faces charges in relation to theft from vehicles.
the last three to four weeks, Charlottetown police have seen an increase in theft from vehicles and had advised the public to remove valuables from vehicles and keep the doors locked.
In many cases, items such as purses and wallets were stolen.
The thieves then attempted to use the tap feature on the stolen credit/debit cards to make purchases in local businesses.
Over the weekend, police arrested two men in connection to some of these thefts.
A 36-year-old Charlottetown man has been charged with unauthorized use of a credit card, possession of property obtained by crime (two counts) and breach of probation.
The accused has been remanded in custody.
The second man, a 25-year-old Charlottetown resident, has been charged with unauthorized use of a credit card and breach of probation.
The accused is currently in custody and will appear in provincial court today for a show cause hearing.
Despite these recent arrests, police encourage the public to remain vigilant: continue to remove valuables from their vehicles, keep the doors locked and report suspicious activity.
