Police in Gatineau, Que. are investigating reports of airbag thefts in the region.
Incidents have been reported in the city of Gatineau and in Masson-Angers, police said on social media. Thieves are apparently specifically targeting Honda Civics.
⚠️Vols de coussins gonflables à Masson-Angers et Gatineau : le modèle de véhicule Honda Civic serait ciblé pour l'instant.⚠️
— PoliceGatineau (@PoliceGatineau) April 15, 2025
Vous détenez des caméras de surveillance et une personne de votre secteur aurait été victime? Vous avez de l’info?
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Gatineau police did not say how many reports are being investigated, only that they occurred in recent days.
Police are asking anyone who might have information or surveillance footage of a crime taking place to come forward and call 819-243-4636 option 5.
“If you heard a neighbor was a victim, check your surveillance cameras; you may be able to help solve the investigation,” Gatineau police said in an email to CTV News Ottawa.
Police recommend always locking your vehicle’s doors and windows and installing an anti-theft device on the steering wheel to deter thieves.
Thefts of airbags have been reported in other cities. Last summer, police in Guelph, Ont. investigated the thefts of airbags from 10 cars, all Honda Civics. Similar incidents have also been reported in the U.S., according to local media.
