RCMP bait vehicle program leads to 22 arrests and reduces auto theft

RCMP's bait vehicle program led to 22 arrests in 2025, including 19 priority offenders, as part of efforts to combat auto theft. The program strategically deploys GPS-monitored vehicles in high-risk areas, alerting police to break-ins for swift apprehension and vehicle shutdown if necessary. This initiative has contributed to a 33% reduction in auto theft occurrences in detachments using the program, and property crime is at a 10-year low.