A reminder to “Lock It or Lose It”, especially now during the busy holiday shopping season.
Dryden Police and Provincial Police are out with their traditional messaging:
-Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key. Don’t leave a spare key inside your vehicle.
-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.
-Keep your vehicle registration certificate and proof of insurance on you at all times. Don’t leave these documents in your glove compartment.
-Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
-Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk.
-Give only your ignition key to a parking lot attendant. Keep all other keys with you.
-Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key.
-Never leave a spare key inside your vehicle.
Provincial Police issued the reminder following a recent vehicle theft in Pickle Lake.
The vehicle was stolen from a business near Highway 599, sometime between October 28 and November 22.
It was later found about 20 kilometres south on the same road.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
