NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind vehicle owners to lock their unattended vehicles at all times, even in your own driveways. It only takes seconds for a theft to occur. Items such as loose change, purses and wallets, electronic devices and chargers, or any items of value should be removed from your vehicle whenever you park it for any length of time. If for some reason you must leave these items, conceal them so that they do not tempt "would-be" thieves from taking them.
Crime prevention strategies to reduce the possibility of being victimized:
- Lock your vehicle
- If possible, invest in a security camera system, and/or motion activated lights
- Don't leave valuables in your vehicle in plain view
- Park your vehicle in a driveway or garage
- If you have to leave your vehicle on the street, lock it and park it in a well-lit area
- Completely close all vehicle windows when parked
- Engrave expensive accessories so that the thief will have difficulty disposing of them
- Keep your driver's license and vehicle registration with you, in your wallet or purse
- Never leave your vehicle keys in plain view
If you happen to be outside after dark and see people in your neighbourhood acting suspiciously, report it to police. Your neighbourhood may be a target for thefts from vehicles.
More details about preventing auto theft may be found online.
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