NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON. - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a 2015 grey Ford F150 pickup truck that was parked in a rear parking lot behind a business on George Street, Arthur.
It was stolen on May 28 at approximately 12:15 p.m. The owner left the keys with the vehicle and went in to the business for a moment. He returned to discover that his truck was stolen.
The truck was found on May 30 at approximately 9 p.m. at the end of Wells Street East, Arthur with no damage.
Police are reminding vehicle owners that thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity. The key to protecting your vehicle is in your hands. Keep yourself from becoming an easy target by simply securing your vehicle – Lock it or Lose it.
- Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors
- Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running
- If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle
- Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area
- Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area
- Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk
Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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