November 11, 2021 10:23am
South Bruce OPP have recovered a laundry list of stolen items as they continue to investigate a rash of recent thefts.
According to a release, between November 4th and the 7th, South Bruce OPP received 14 reports of theft. The list of stolen items includes ATV’s, assorted tools, a space heater, a Red Sommers 5000 watt generator and a John Deere 325G skid steer. After receiving information and tips, police attended an address along Huron Street in Huron Township on November 9th. Numerous stolen items were recovered including two off-road vehicles, a snowmobile, several chainsaws and a number of assorted tools.
South Bruce OPP continue to investigate. If anyone has any information regarding these recent thefts in the area, contact South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.
The release goes on to state:
In light of these recent property crimes, the South Bruce OPP would like to remind you about Safeguard. The OPP SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program is a community-based crime prevention program that is designed to: reduce break and enter crimes, increase support to victims of crime, reduce re-victimization and engage and empower citizens to take an active role in helping prevent crimes.
Theft is a crime of opportunity that you can help to control. The South Bruce OPP invites you to take the following quiz to assess your property:
- Are there clear views of all doors and windows (no tall bushes or fences)
- Do you ensure newspapers and flyers are collected, driveway is cleared and grass is cut when you are away for a period of time?
- Do you leave lights on timers, both inside and out, when you’re away?
- Do all of your exterior doors have a deadbolt lock?
- Are the strike plates on your exterior doors secured with four screws?
- Do all the windows with a single locking device have a secondary security feature?
- Do you store your valuables in a safety deposit box or isolated area of your home?
- Are your valuables marked with your personal identification number?
- Do you store car keys in a location that is out of sight within your home?
- Do you know your neighbours on all 3 sides and across the street?
If you have 7-10 “yes” answers your property is reasonably secure. Those with 4 – 6 “yes” answers are encouraged to make some changes. If you have 0 – 3 “yes” answers, security improvements are recommended.
Suspicious vehicles or suspicious people need to be reported to police as soon as possible so that an officer can investigate.
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