(TOWNSHIP OF CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 22, 2016 Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft from vehicle report after someone had entered two vehicles parked on Concession 1 in the Township of Chatsworth overnight and removed a $300 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses and two Garmin GPSs. Both vehicles were unlocked which serves as a reminder to “lock it …. or lose it”!
The goal of this proactive crime prevention program is to encourage vehicle owners to take a few simple precautions to prevent thefts from vehicles. Here are some helpful tips and reminders:
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. Put them in the trunk. Better yet, take them inside the residence.
To learn more about protecting your property, visit Property Security at www.opp.ca.
Report any suspicious persons and or activity to your local police agency or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimstoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.