Two Brand new Trucks and a Van Stolen Recently in Oxford County

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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 14:53

Oxford OPP are reminding residents to pocket your keys and lock your doors after three separate vehicle thefts recently in Blandford-Blenheim, Norwich and SWOX.

BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM - Police were able to recover a stolen 2019 Ford pickup truck that was taken from a home on Oxford Road 2 in Blandford-Blenheim Township.

Police say the owner started their vehicle using a cell phone app on Monday morning. The app indicated the vehicle had started, however when the owner went outside, it was discovered that the truck had been stolen.

Officers were able to track the vehicle by using GPS and Woodstock Police found it in a parking lot near Wellington Street that morning.

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.

Police are reminding everyone that theft is a crime of opportunity that you can help control by simply pocketing your keys.

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NORWICH - Oxford OPP are investigating after a 2016 white Ford Transit Van was stolen from a home on Mall Road in Norwich Township.

Police say the home had two vehicles parked in the driveway. The suspect stole a spare key for the van from the other vehicle which had been left unlocked. They then used that key to steal the Ford Transit.

Below are some simple steps to help reduce the number of stolen vehicles and protect you as the vehicle owner:

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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SOUTH-WEST OXFORD - A brand new white 2019 Chevrolet Canyon pickup truck has been stolen from a home on Sweaburg Road.

Police say the truck was stolen sometime last week. The suspect or suspects gained entry to a barn on the property. They caused a lot of damage and grabbed a set of keys to the truck. They then stole the truck and left behind another stolen vehicle.

The vehicle they left behind had been stolen recently from Toronto Area.

Police are continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.comwhere you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.