(WALKERTON, ON) – On November 23, 2012 at 3:05 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence in the 100 block of Amelia Street in Walkerton. The owner arrived home and found the vehicle door open. A quantity of Canadian Tire money and a Silver Sony Cyber shot camera were taken.
The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $300.
As officers were patrolling the area, a vehicle door was found open in the 700 block of Mary Street in Walkerton. The owner confirmed the vehicle had been entered and a Black Tom Tom GPS unit had been taken. The value of the stolen item is estimated to be more than $100.
In order to help area residents protect their property, the South Bruce OPP is offering the following tips from the Lock it or Lose it initiative:
Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key
Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area
If you have a garage, use it. Lock the door as well as the vehicle
Never leave valuable objects or packages in plain view
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.