NORTH PERTH – The vehicle thefts are continuing in Perth County.
Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen truck on Jan. 19 after it was taken sometime the previous night. The white 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 extended cab dually pick-up truck was taken from a residential driveway on Perth Line 88, after it was left unlocked with the keys inside.
Meanwhile, the suspects had used another vehicle in the theft – a black Honda car. After stealing the pick-up truck, the suspects ditched the Honda at a business on Perth Road 164 and fled the area.
Police say their investigation revealed the Honda car and the license plates attached to it were stolen out of another jurisdiction.
The Perth County OPP would like to remind citizens to keep all vehicles and buildings locked, and report any suspicious activity immediately. They also suggest residents consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.
In order to report a stolen vehicle, victims can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. It is now possible to report some crimes online at www.opp.ca/reporting. If a person has information and wants to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
