Lock It Or Lose It

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County OPP and the Insurance Bureau of Canada are urging motorists to “Lock it or Lose it”. OPP statistics and interviews with arrested parties clearly show thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles with keys in the ignition. The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports a vehicle is stolen every three minutes. That is close to 500 vehicles a day. It can take a thief just 30 seconds to steal your vehicle and that’s without the key. What can you do to prevent your vehicle from being stolen?

Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key

Never leave your running vehicle unattended

When possible, park your vehicle in a secure garage

When parking outside find a well-lit area

Remove your valuables from your vehicle

Call police if you observe suspicious activity

Everyone needs to take some simple proactive measures to help prevent this crime.

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