Thieves lifting keys from Calgary yoga studios then speeding off in stolen cars, police say

Calgary yoga studio attendees leaving classes have been shocked to find their keys or wallets missing it's happened at least six times this year, police say.

Stepping outside, many have then found that their vehicles have disappeared. Others missing their credit cards later discover a series of fraudulent purchases on their statements.

The first incident was reported to police in January, and five subsequent instances have been reported since then.

"What we're typically seeing is that keys and wallets are being taken from lockers or jacket pockets while attendees are in a class," said Acting Staff Sgt. Darwin Pearce in a release.

Police said incidents have been reported in the southeast, southwest and northwest quadrants of Calgary.

Pearcesaid police are recommending citizens securely store their keys and wallets or take those items into classes.

"Yoga studios are also encouraged to ensure anyone accessing their facilities has signed in and to consider checking IDs," he said.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact police. There are no suspect descriptions available at this time.