(SPRINGWATER TWP, ON.) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding motorists to lock their vehicles especially during overnight hours. In the last month, 8 motor vehicles have been stolen from homes in Springwater Township while the owners were asleep. In most cases the thefts could have been avoided by simply locking the doors and storing the ignition keys out of sight.
The most recent stolen vehicle was reported on October 14th, 2015. A black GMC SUV was stolen sometime overnight from an unlocked garage. The keys were left in the ignition. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the garage through an unlocked man door. The vehicle has since been recovered.
If you have any information in regards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $3,000.00.