(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating reports of thefts from motor vehicles.
On June 18, 2014 at 1:34 pm, police received a report on the theft of hairdressing supplies from a vehicle that was parked in a 2nd Street, Chesley driveway overnight.
On June 19, 2014, police received a report on the theft of cash and an IPod from a vehicle that was parked in a McGivern Street, Walkerton driveway overnight.
The South Bruce OPP is encouraging residents to follow tips from the Lock it or Lose it initiative to help prevent thefts of motor vehicles and thefts from motor vehicles:
Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key
Never leave your vehicle unattended while its running
If you have a garage, use it. Lock the vehicle and the garage doors
Never leave your vehicle keys in plain view or easily accessible
Always park in a busy, well lit area
Never leave valuable objects or packages in plain view
You work hard to earn your money, so work hard to protect your purchases…Lock it or Lose it.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.