(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 Talbot Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County, ON, address.
On Sunday, July 28, 2013 at approximately 5:56 pm, unknown suspects proceeded to smash the passenger side window of a parked motor vehicle at Percy Carter Park. Unknown suspects then entered the vehicle and removed a Samsung Galaxy cellular phone and a Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS).
The theft is estimated at approximately $950 dollars.
A male was seen running from the location to an awaiting vehicle. The vehicle is being described as an early model yellow Dodge Charger / Challenger with black racing stripes. The driver of the vehicle is being described as a white male, dark goatee, weighing approximately 180 to 200 lbs.
The passenger is being described as a white male, dirty blonde hair, wearing a white t-shirt and weighed approximately 180 lbs.
The vehicle was last seen northbound on Talbot Street at a high rate of speed.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these males. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
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 persons or behaviour approaching your vehicle or roaming the area, call the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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.