(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Norfolk Street South, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at approximately 5:37 p.m., unknown suspects entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the Sobeys parking lot. Once inside, unknowns removed an Apple I phone 5.
Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim:
Always secure your vehicle doors when parking your vehicle, even if you are only going to be a few minutes.
Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t, then keep them from plain view.
Park in well lighted areas with high traffic.
Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it – locking your vehicle and the garage door.
Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious activity or behaviour around your vehicle or neighbourhood, report it.
Anyone with information regarding this incidents should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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