(NORTH HURON, ON) – Two thefts were likely prevented early this morning when two home owners scared away some would be thieves. Just before 6:30 a.m. a Dodge pickup entered a circular driveway located on Zion Road. A male suspect exited the vehicle, a Dodge pickup, and proceeded to open the door of a pickup that was parked in the laneway. The property owner observed what was taking place and immediately yelled at the suspicious male. The suspect hopped into the pickup and sped off striking a utility trailer that was parked in the laneway. The suspect vehicle, a Dodge pickup may have damage to the rear passenger side area.
Not too far away another resident had a similar experience. Around the same time a pickup truck entered the laneway at her Beecroft Line home. The home owner’s wireless driveway alarm system sounded and alerted the owner to the pickup coming down the laneway. She activated the home exterior lights and immediately the truck quickly drove off.
One of the suspects was observed to be a white male, tall and skinny with a brush cut.
These incidents serve as another reminder to citizens to “Lock it or Lose itâ€. Huron County OPP would like to remind everyone that a thief can steal your vehicle in a matter of seconds. A vehicle with an unlocked door or an open window is an easy target. Protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car. Park in a well-lit area and never leave valuables in plain view.
A simple, affordable device such as a driveway alarm served its’ purpose this morning.
Various home security products that deter crime are widely available. Alarms are one such device that can be certainly worth their money. Consider the use of an alarm system along with the simple practice of always locking your vehicle and home doors to enhance the security of your property.