(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON.) –On June 26, 2015 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received several reports of vehicles being entered overnight in Rockwood. Police are reminding vehicle owners that thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity. 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.
• Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors
• Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running
• If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle
• Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area
• Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area
• Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk
If you see suspicious persons or activity near your vehicle, on your property, or if you have information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at 1 888 310 1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.