With thieves continuing to target cars and trucks in the city, there are ways to prevent your ride from being taken.
The Ottawa Police Service says car thefts are still an issue in the capital, after more than 1,800 vehicles were stolen last year, up from 1,289 vehicles reported stolen in 2022
Out of all the cars that were stolen in 2023, around half were recovered, police say.
Linda Blue considers herself lucky, after her a thief failed to steal her Jeep Rubicon.