Cold Lake RCMP says they have been responding to an increase in cash box thefts at local businesses over the past week. Investigations are ongoing and RCMP are reminding business owners to report any suspicious activity activity. Police have shared prevention tops for businesses, including making sure buildings are locked at the end of the day, keeping properties well lit, installing monitored or self-monitored surveillance cameras and alarms where possible, and storing cash boxes in a locked safe or secondary secure location. Additional crime prevention tips are available through the Alberta RCMP’s Youtube page under “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.”Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.