(CHESLEY, ON) – On June 7, 2015 at 11:36 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a vehicle that was parked in a 2nd Avenue south west driveway in Chesley. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015 and 8:30 a.m. on June 7, 2015, the vehicle was entered and 2 light weight jackets were taken.
The South Bruce OPP recommends that vehicle owners/operators consider the Lock it or Lose it theft prevention tips to help protect their property:
Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the door and pocket the key
If you have a garage, use it. Lock the door and the vehicle
Always park in a well-lit area
Never leave valuable objects in plain view.
Theft is a crime of opportunity that you can help control; Lock it or Lose it.
Suspicious vehicles and suspicious people should be reported to police as soon as possible so that an officer can investigate.
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.