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Lock it or Lose it

Friday, 23 June 2017 at 15:39

Brant OPP are warning residents to lock it or lose it after a number of vehicle entries over the past couple of months.

Brant OPP are preaching lock it or lose it after responding to several thefts from unlocked vehicles over the past couple of months. 

Police say they are alarmed by the amount of vehicle thefts happening in the area. In most cases they are simply crimes of opportunity as the vehicle was left unlocked. 

OPP are reminding the public to properly secure your vehicle and protect your personal property. Remember lock it or lose it.

The County of Brant OPP are offering these helpful reminders to avoid becoming a victim:

- Always secure your vehicle doors when parking your vehicle, even if you are only going to be a few minutes.
- Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can't, then keep them from plain view.
- Park in well lighted areas with high traffic.
- Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it - locking your vehicle and the garage door.
 

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