HURON EAST – Huron County OPP continues to investigate a vehicle theft and subsequent arson that took place recently.
On Dec. 29, Huron OPP members received a call from a victim that reported her 2015 Ford Escape sport utility vehicle was stolen from her residence located on Winnipeg Road in
Vanastra.
The vehicle was taken sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 1 a.m. on Dec. 29. About an hour later police received a call about a burnt-out vehicle located at a nearby gravel pit. Officers attended the scene and confirmed the burnt-out vehicle was the same vehicle.
Huron County OPP reminds vehicle owners to always secure your vehicle and take the ignition key with you. Whenever possible park in a garage or a well-lit area.
If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
