Oxford OPP Briefs - Wednesday December 23rd

Wednesday, 23 December 2020 at 06:23

Oxford OPP briefs include stolen Christmas presents in Zorra Township, a couple vehicle break-ins in Blandford-Blenheim and multiple deer-related collisions.

ZORRA TOWNSHIP - Christmas presents have been stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Zorra Township.

Police say the theft happened on the 35th Line, sometime overnight on Monday. The vehicle had about $250 of Christmas presents inside.

Tips to prevent you from becoming a target this holiday season:

- 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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OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford OPP are once again reminding residents to never veer for deer.

Police have responded to several collisions with deer in the past 24 areas in the County. Constable Ed Sanchuk says they want to remind everyone that deer don't limit their activity on rural roads. The animals have been known to cross busy roadways as well.

"If you suddenly have a deer in your path, we encourage drivers to stay in control, reduce as much speed as possible, and whatever you do, steer straight. Don't veer for the deer. By changing your direction quickly, you increase the risk of losing control, running off the roadway and rolling your vehicle. This increases the likelihood of sustaining greater damage to your vehicle and serious injury."

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TILLSONBURG - Oxford OPP are investigating after a several items were taken from a business on Broadway Street in Tillsonburg.

Police the theft happened last Friday afternoon. A suspect has been captured on video surveillance and police are working to identify them.

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BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM - A Canadian passport has been stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Township Road 5 in Blandford-Blenheim.

Police it was taken sometime overnight Monday.

Meanwhile a pocket knife was taken from an unlocked vehicle on Oxford Road 22 over night Monday as well in Blandford-Blenheim.

The knife had a lock opener and a Pride Seeds logo on the side.

The OPP is urging all vehicle owners to always lock their vehicles and to remove valuables.