(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to remove all valuables which include wallets and purses from their vehicles after a vehicle entry was reported at a Townline Road, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Saturday, November 23, 2013 in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns removed a wallet that contained personal and financial information along with a Tim Horton’s cup that contained a quantity of Canadian currency.
Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim:
Always secure your vehicle doors when parking your vehicle, even if you are only going to be a few minutes.
Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t, then keep them from plain view.
Park in well lighted areas with high traffic.
Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it – locking your vehicle and the garage door.
Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious activity or behaviour around your vehicle or neighbourhood, report it.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.