(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to respond to calls for service throughout the County of Wellington that are easily preventable.
Crimes against property occur regularly in the County and the criminal look for easy opportunities. They will steal anything from motor vehicles, farm equipment, tools or loose change from unlocked cars.
If you see a suspicious person, suspicious vehicle or anything unusual, contact the Wellington County OPP at the time and allow the police to investigate. Your local OPP can be reached at 1 888 310 1122, and in case of an emergency 911.
Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Becoming a Target
Make your home and buildings a harder target for thieves. Lock all doors when home and away
Secure and lock windows to your home when away
Install motion sensor lights around your home and buildings
If on vacation, have a neighbour check on your home, pick up mail and use light timers
Criminals love camouflage. Trim trees, shrubs, to make an intruder be seen
Lock all door to your vehicles
Remove valuables in vehicles or put them out of sight