$30,000 Pickup Truck With Keys In Ignition Stolen From Cardiff Road

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the overnight theft of a Ford pickup truck that was stolen early Monday morning from a Cardiff Road residence.

Police believe the truck was stolen sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on April 25, 2016. The truck was parked in the laneway with the doors unlocked and the keys left in the ignition. The thief also stole a tool box, two fishing rods and a tackle box from the vehicle.

The stolen pickup truck is described as a black, 2013 Ford F-150, 4-wheel drive pickup truck. The truck has chrome plated mud guards behind the front tires. The truck is also equipped with extended side mirrors.

The truck is valued at approximately $30,000.

Here are some suggestions for owners on how to best protect your property and reduce your chance of becoming a victim.

Lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car.

Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.

If you have a garage, use it and lock the garage door as well as your vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running

Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view

Always roll up your vehicle’s windows

Watch out for suspicious people or activity in your neighbourhood. Call police immediately, don’t delay; your information may help solve a crime.

Any person with information regarding this stolen vehicle occurrence or any other should immediately contact 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.

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