(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON.) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to receive numerous theft reports and vehicles being entered throughout Wellington County, despite all the media coverage and promotion of the Lock It or Lose It program. The thefts usually involve GPS units, loose change, wallets, cameras, laptops and tools.
Police are reminding vehicle owners that thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity. An unlocked vehicle door or an open window is an invitation to thieves. By remembering to always roll up the windows, lock the doors and keep valuables out of plain view, could prevent theft from occurring.
The key to protecting your vehicle is in your hands. Keep yourself from becoming an easy target by simply securing your vehicle – Lock it or Lose it.
If you see suspicious persons or activity near your vehicle or roaming the area, call the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.