Huron County OPP are urging everyone to lock it or lose it!
This after four stolen vehicles last weekend, with three of four being unlocked and ignition keys left in the vehicle.
From July 1st to August 10th, Huron County OPP responded to 16 stolen vehicles- 7 pickups, three motorcycles, two ATVs, one car, and three other vehicles.
11 of the vehicles stolen had keys left inside of the vehicle.
Stolen vehicles this weekend are described as:
A red 2002 Suzuki Eiger four-wheel drive All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was stolen sometime overnight on Friday, August 6th from a property located on Cardiff Road.
A white 2015 GMC Sierra pickup was stolen sometime during the early morning hours of August 7th from a property located on Brandon Street in Belgrave.
A black 2013 GMC Terrain was stolen sometime during the early morning hours of August 7th from a property located on Division Line in Central Huron.
A black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen sometime during the early morning hours of August 7th from a property located on Summerhill Road in Huron East.
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Here are some simple steps to help reduce the number of stolen vehicles and protect you as the vehicle owner:
· Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
· Do not leave your vehicle running.
· Lock your vehicle.
· Treat your keys like cash – Don’t leave keys in places where they are easy to steal such as a gym locker, on your desk at work, in an open purse or unattended in a shopping cart.
· Never leave anything in your vehicle in plain view such as loose change, cell phones, cameras, clothing, gifts, cigarettes, medication, firearms or any other valuables.
· Park in a secure garage if possible
