Oxford OPP Briefs

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 14:58

OPP briefs include a Ford F-150 stolen from Zorra Township, a couple of stunt drivers on the 401 and a vehicle entry in Blandford-Blenheim.

ZORRA TOWNSHIP - A red 2016 Ford F-150 pickup truck has been stolen from a home on Milton Street in Zorra Township.

Police say the truck was taken sometime on Sunday morning. The keys had been left in the ignition, making it an easy target for thieves.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Oxford OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Below 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.
- Install a remote car starter. Remote starters are designed to shut off if anyone attempts to drive the vehicle without a key. This will allow you to warm up your car without risk of theft.

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SWOX - A 43 year old man from Kitchener has been charged with stunt driving in South West Oxford.

Police say they clocked the man doing over 150 km/h on the 401 on Tuesday just before noon. The man had his vehicle impounded and licence suspended as a result.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock at a later date.

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BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM - OPP are investigating after a wallet from stolen from an unlocked car in Blandford-Blenheim.

Police say the theft happened on the 4th Concession on Tuesday morning. The wallet contained cash along with personal and financial information.

The OPP is urging all vehicle owners to lock and secure their vehicle and to remove any valuables. If anyone observes suspicious activity they are being asked to call police immediately.

Members of the Oxford County OPP are continuing to investigate and are seeking the public's assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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SWOX - A 28 year old driver from New York has been charged with stunt driving on the 401 in South West Oxford.

Police say they clocked the man going over 150 km/h on the highway on Sunday afternoon. The man had his vehicle impounded and licence suspended as a result.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock at a later date.