On January 17, 2017, Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen wallet from an unlocked vehicle on Sideroad 30 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between January 13 and January 14.

The victim later located his wallet in the box of his pick-up truck; minus his credit cards and various gift cards totalling $300.

This incident serves as a reminder for residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of full view. Thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity and may be preventable.

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.

source: media release, Grey County OPP