(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating the theft of a 2011 Ford F-150 FX4 four-door pickup truck valued at $28,000. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on June 9, 2014 the truck owner attended his place of work located on Newry Road and parked his truck in the company parking lot. Early this morning he returned to his vehicle only to find it had been stolen.
Police have since learned the stolen pickup truck was spotted on Concession Road #3 in Mapleton Township of Wellington County. Just before 4:00 a.m. a property owner observed a suspect with the stolen vehicle attempting to steal gasoline from a gas pump at the residence. The property owner was able to stop the theft however the suspect was able to flee the scene in the stolen truck.
The black pickup truck has tinted windows, a soft tonneau cover and is equipped with towing mirrors.
It should be noted the pickup was left unlocked with the keys easily accessible inside the console. Huron County OPP would like to once again remind our residents to always lock your vehicle and to remove the ignition key. Remember, crime prevention is everyone’s business and it starts with you.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.