NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ONT. - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two stolen vehicle incidents over the weekend – a 2011 silver Ford Fiesta from Centre Wellington Township and a 2003 black and green Arctic ATV from Town of Erin.
Police are reminding residents to remove the keys from their vehicles and lock them up
– Lock it or Lose it!
- Always roll up your vehicle’s windows and 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
Always remember:
- Thieves tell us they look for unlocked vehicles with keys in them as “easy targets”
- Stolen vehicles are used to commit other crimes
- Stolen vehicles are often used to flee from police
- Stolen vehicles are often used as weapon against police
- Drivers of stolen vehicles do not care who they kill
Remove your keys from your vehicle, remove all valuables and lock it up
If you see suspicious persons or activity near your vehicle, on your property, or if you have information regarding this crime, please contact 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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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