Vehicles Entered

(TILLSONBURG / INGERSOLL, ON.) The Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Oxford County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after vehicle entries were reported both in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg overnight. Streets targeted in Tillsonburg included King, Rodgers, Lincoln, and Fourth, as well as Lisgar Avenue. Streets targeted in Ingersoll included Wellington, Cross and Holcroft.

Unknown suspects entered several unlocked vehicles that were parked in driveways of area homes. During the entries, alcohol, wallets, loose change, work briefcase, personal papers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Satellite radio, keys, cellular phone, phone chargers, and CD’s were taken.

Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim:

Always secure your vehicle doors, 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-lit 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 activity or behaviour around your vehicle or neighbourhood, report it.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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