(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the Atwood Café shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday January 06, 2016, where a customer reported the theft of his pickup truck.
The navy blue 2004 Ford F150 cab and a half pickup truck was removed from the main street in Atwood (Hwy 23), as it was parked in front of the restaurant sometime between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. The truck had been left unlocked with the keys inside the vehicle.
Additional description of the pickup truck:
Silver pin stripe down both sides of the vehicle
Blue fiberglass tonneau cover
Ontario licence plates 2043FA
Bug deflector on front
Step bar on both sides
At approximately 10:30 a.m. this stolen pickup truck arrived at the Petro Canada gas station on Main St. West in Listowel, driven by a male wearing a brown jacket, black pants and a black toque. The male who had his face covered, fuelled up the pickup truck and left without paying. The pickup truck was last observed travelling south bound on Mitchell Rd. South (Hwy 23). Officers patrolled for the vehicle with negative results.
“This incident exemplifies the fact that many of our residents still don’t to take the message of “locking their vehicles and pocketing the keys”, to heart. It also verifies what we say about the use of these stolen vehicles in the commission of other criminal offences. By leaving your vehicles insecure you may be a victim as well as your neighbour.” Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding, Perth County OPP
Please adhere to these vehicle protection tips;
Always roll up your vehicle’s windows
Lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your vehicle.
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.
Watch out for suspicious people or activity in your neighbourhood. Call police immediately, don’t delay; your information may help solve a crime.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information about this theft or other vehicle thefts, to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000