Portage la Prairie RCMP are urging citizens not to leave valuable items in their vehicles - stemming from the theft of a wallet from a vehicle located in a yard site on Highway 331.

Police say on Nov. 29, Portage RCMP received a call that a wallet had been stolen from the unlocked vehicle, and cards from the wallet were used at a couple of businesses before they were cancelled. The RCMP continues to investigate this matter and would like to remind the public not to leave any valuables in their vehicles, regardless of where you live.