
The 9 PM routine encourages everyone to routinely check their vehicle each night by 9 PM. By doing so, you are doing your part to ensure your vehicle is safe and secure, and that all valuables have been removed.
IMPACT operates and manages the Bait Car Program across the Greater Vancouver area, Vancouver Island, the BC Interior, and the North — boasting a substantial and long-standing fleet. For nearly two decades, this program has been a vital component of our commitment to enhancing community safety. While the Vancouver Police Department runs an independent bait car program within the City of Vancouver, IMPACT extends its reach by providing bait cars to the surrounding sixteen municipalities.
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🌟 Embrace the #9pmRoutine! 🔐🚗
It's that time once more, everyone! Schedule a reminder to enhance the safety of your evenings. Before you retire for the night, ensure to securely lock your vehicle and bring your keys along! 🔑
#CarSafety #SecurityMatters #BaitCar 💡🚦

🌙 Time for the #9PMRoutine! 🚗✨
Hey neighbors! 🏡✨ It's that time again! Before you get under the covers, take a quick moment to ensure your vehicle is locked up tight. 🔐🚗
Remember: lock those doors, close those windows, and let's make sure our belongings stay where they belong. 🌟 Share this post to remind your friends and family!
#9PMRoutine #SafetyFirst #LockItUp

🌙 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝟵 𝗣𝗠, 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #9PMRoutine? 🚗✨
🔐👀 Don't make it easy for thieves – avoid leaving laptops, bags, or valuables in your car. 🚫 If they see something worth stealing, they might be motivated to break in. Let's keep our belongings safe! 🛡️
#SafetyFirst #SecureYourStuff #ProtectWhatMatters

🌟 Illuminate Your Evenings with the #9pmRoutine! 💡
Before getting cozy and comfortable, take a moment to turn on an outside light. A well-lit exterior is a powerful deterrent for potential auto thieves. Let's make it a habit to light up our evenings for peace of mind. 🌙✨
#NightlyRoutine #SafetyFirst #AutoCrime #BaitCar

Remembering Our Canadian Heroes
This Remembrance Day, we stand united to honour the courageous men and women who have served our great nation. Their sacrifices have paved the way for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.️
Lest we forget.
#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #Veterans

🌟 Embrace the #9pmRoutine! 🔐🚗
It's that time again, folks! Set a reminder to make your evenings safer. Before you call it a night, remember to lock your car securely and take your keys with you! 🔑
Let's make sure your vehicles and belongings stay safe because the #NightlyRoutine matters. #CarSafety #SecurityMatters #BaitCar 💡🚦

🌙 It's past 9pm – Time for the #9pmRoutine! 🕘
Step outside, ensure your car is securely locked 🔒, and give the exterior a quick once-over for anything out of the ordinary.
Your car's safety is a priority. Let's make it a nightly ritual! 🚦 #CarSafety #NightlyRoutine #BaitCar

Keep an extra eye out for those little ghouls and goblins as they navigate through the night. Your attention could save a life.
Stay safe, drive carefully, and have a spook-tacular Halloween!
#Halloween #HalloweenSafety #DriveSafe #TrickOrTreat

Bait Cars are out there this Halloween night. Don't let your Halloween turn into a real nightmare! Stay safe, stay smart, and enjoy the spooky fun responsibly.
Trick a bait car, go to jail.
#HalloweenSafety #BaitCar #StaySafe #BaitCar #BaitCars

Car thieves love to trick or treat, so make sure to safeguard your vehicle this Halloween season! Don't let your car be the next treat! Always lock your doors, don't leave anything of value in your vehicle, use an anti-theft device.
Let's keep our vehicles safe from these mischievous ghouls!
#Halloween #CarSafety #CarTheft #AutoCrime #IMPACTautocrime 🎃🚗🔐

As we approach the spookiest night of the year, we want to remind everyone to be vigilant about their vehicles. Car thefts often increase during holidays like Halloween and we remind everyone to make sure to lock your cars, park in well-lit areas, and never leave valuables visible.
Stay safe and have a frightfully fun Halloween!
#Halloween #CarTheft #AutoCrime #IMPACTautocrime 🎃🚗🔐

Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit our booth at the Abbotsford Airshow last weekend!
It was great to talk about #baitcar program with everyone and we hope you enjoyed the show!
See you next year!

IMPACT will be at the Abbotsford Air Show this weekend! Come find us and learn about the #BaitCar program!
#abbyairshow #becarsmart

April is Auto Crime Enforcement Month.
#LockBeforeYouWalk
Lock before you walk and remember to take your keys with you to prevent your vehicle from being a target of auto crime. Make auto theft inconvenient.
Did you:
-Lock your vehicle?
-Remove all valuables?
-Park in a well-lit area?
-Use an immobilizer?
-Remove garage door openers?
-Take your keys?
Ensure your car is safe and help fight auto crime.
#LockBeforeYouWalk #BeCarSmart #StopAutoCrime #9pmRoutine #BaitCar #SafetyTips #IMPACT

It's that time of year again, Halloween is just around the corner and we want to make sure thieves aren’t trick or treating inside your vehicle!
Do not leave any valuables or personal items inside and leave nothing in plain sight.
When you’re heading to your Halloween festivities, never leave your keys or fobs inside the vehicle.
Keep in mind what you leave behind!
Visit baitcar.com/prevention for more information.👻
#StopAutoCrime

File # 2022-9323
On May 31, 2022, members of the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), with assistance from members of the New Westminster Police Department (@newwestpd), Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services, Surrey RCMP, CFSEU (@cfseubc) and RCMP Air Services, arrested three men and recovered seven (7) Lexus RX350 vehicles that had been stolen from around the lower mainland.
Three of the vehicles were recovered from a shipping container at a salvage yard in Surrey. Three more of the vehicles were recovered from a shipping container that had been moved from the Surrey salvage yard to a truck yard in New Westminster. The seventh vehicle was recovered roadside in a Surrey neighbourhood where it was parked. It is believed these vehicles were destined to be shipped to eastern Canada, then overseas.
The three men, believed to be from Quebec, have been charged with Theft Over $5,000. They are in custody and will appear in court June 6, 2022 at 9:30 am.
Yahya ZITOUNI, 21 years old
Mohamed Ayoub BOUTERRA, 18 years old
Samer AL RIFAI, 27 years old
“Really great work by the IMPACT team to locate these stolen vehicles and identify the suspects, which led to these arrests,” states Insp. Rob Vermeulen, Officer in Charge of IMPACT. “A big thank-you to the New Westminster Police Department for all their assistance. Their help was instrumental in getting this done.”
“These stolen vehicles are being returned to their rightful owners thanks to a regional effort to find those responsible and hold them accountable for their actions,” states NWPD Inspector Trevor Dudar. “Our message to car thieves is we’re watching, we’re sharing information, and it’s only a matter of time before you see the inside of a court room.”
IMPACT also received assistance from Surrey RCMP, RCMP Air Services, LMD Integrated Police Dog Services and CFSEU.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
IMPACT is an integrated unit, currently made up of officers from the RCMP, Vancouver Police, New Westminster Police, Delta Police, Transit Police and ICBC Special Investigations Unit.

File # 2022-8360
Two alleged suspects have been arrested by the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), following the theft of two vehicles in Surrey on May 17, 2022.
At approximately 2:38 pm on Wednesday, May 17, members of IMPACT located a mobile stolen vehicle with two occupants near the area of 152 Street and Canary Drive in Surrey. IMPACT members observed the passenger leave the vehicle and allegedly steal a second vehicle. Both vehicles then drove away together. At approximately 3:35 pm, IMPACT members arrested 31-year old Mike Inthapanya in the 10600 block of 132 Street in Surrey when the alleged suspect attempted to discard the stolen vehicle.
With the assistance of RCMP Air 1 and Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services, IMPACT was able to maintain continuity of the second stolen vehicle and arrest 29-year old Erin Norman at approximately 4:10 pm in the 14400 block of 104 Avenue in Surrey.
"Great work by the team to get both these suspects safely into custody and off of our roads", states Corporal Jordan Davies, acting Operations Officer for IMPACT.
Inthapanya is scheduled for court next week and is currently facing the following charges:
-Theft of a motor vehicle
-Possession of stolen property
Norman is in custody and scheduled for court next month. He is currently facing the following charges:
-Theft of a motor vehicle
-Possession of break in instruments
-Possession of stolen property
-Driving while disqualified
-Breach of release order
IMPACT is an integrated unit, currently made up of members from the RCMP, Vancouver Police, Delta Police, New Westminster Police, Transit Police and ICBC Special Investigations Unit.
IMPACT develops strategies to reduce auto crime in the Province of British Columbia through:
-targeting active, high-risk, repeat motor vehicle offenders
-programs that track stolen vehicles and discourage auto theft
-social media and education to increase public awareness of auto crime and prevention.
(IMPACT Stock photo)