(PORT HOPE, ON) – Overnight on Tuesday June 24, 2014 unknown persons entered two UNLOCKED vehicles in the Municipality of Port Hope and stole the victim’s personal identification and other cards.
Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that sometime between 11:00 pm on June 23 and 6:00 am on June 24 unknown persons entered two unlocked vehicles parked at the same residence on Dale Road near Port Hope.
The suspect (s) took a wallet that contained a driver’s licence, two bank cards, two Visa cards, Social Insurance Number card, health cards, two children’s health cards and some change. (It is unknown if anything from the second vehicle was taken at time of this release, but two vehicles were entered.) The wallet was eventually located further down the road from the home by the owner, but unfortunately it was empty.
The process of replacing these personal identification items is quite difficult. Culprits will use items such as these later in cases of committing identity theft which has long lasting consequences for victims. A simple, yet quick action of locking a vehicle and securing any property out of view can prevent these types of events from happening.
Again, OPP want to remind residents that a professional can steal your vehicle in just less than 30 seconds. A vehicle unlocked or an open window is an easy target. Protect your vehicle and property from theft. ALWAYS roll up your windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car. Never leave valuables in plain view.