Three vehicles were stolen in the Westporte area of Port Alberni overnight Wednesday, all of them unlocked and with the keys left inside.
A Toyota Rav 4, a Land Rover Discovery and a Ford Focus were taken. Six other vehicles were entered and rummaged through.
Only the Ford has been recovered.
The owner of the Toyota woke up after hearing his vehicle being driven away at 5:25 a.m., but could not get a look at the person driving it.
In one case, a garage-door opener was taken from a vehicle, the garage was entered and items were stolen, said Port Alberni Cpl. Amelia Hayden.
The incidents serve as a reminder to keep vehicles secure and to not leave keys or valuables inside, she said.
