Source: Media Release

BRIEFCASE CONTAINING DOCUMENTS AND CASH STOLEN  FROM UNLOCKED VEHICLE

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to “Lock it or Lose it” after an unlocked vehicle was entered and a man’s wallet and a briefcase, containing personal documents and a substantial amount of cash, was stolen.

The theft occurred sometime between 10:00 p.m. on October 3^rd and 7:00 a.m. on October 4^th, 2016, while the vehicle was parked at a residential driveway on Hwy. 6 in the Township of Southgate.

Thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity.  Don’t be a victim of a crime that is preventable by remembering these few points:

• Always roll up your vehicle’s windows and 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.

To learn more about protecting your property, visit Property Security at www.opp.ca.  

Report any suspicious persons and or activity to your local police agency or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimstoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.