DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING THEFT OF VEHICLE

FROM/DE: Dufferin Detachment                                      DATE: June 8, 2021

DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING THEFT OF VEHICLE

(DUFFERIN, ON) - Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the theft of a 2020 Ford F150 pickup truck Roush edition, which occurred in the Township of Amaranth. 

The theft took place sometime between Monday, May 31, 2021, at 6 a.m., and Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 6 p.m., from an address on County Road 16 in Amaranth. There is no suspect information at this time, however, the investigation is ongoing and any updates will be provided as information becomes available.

The stolen pickup truck is described as a 2020 Ford F150 Roush edition truck, grey and black in colour.

Dufferin OPP is asking the residents in area County Road 16 between Broadway and 5 Sideroad to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity or a vehicle matching the above description. If you have any information or video surveillance footage in relation to this theft, please call the Dufferin OPP Detachment at (519) 942-1711 or 1-888-310-1122.

 You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

 Dufferin OPP reminds residents to:

• Always lock your vehicles and close the windows
• Remove everything from sight leaving nothing in your vehicle to steal
• Remove garage door openers from your car, and
• Never leave the car running and unattended

What to do if someone steals your garage door opener?

•   Immediately disable the remote and reprogram the unit
•   Get a deadbolt lock for the door between your garage and the inside of your house and always keep it locked
•  Keep the garage door remote with you at all times - look into getting a mini-remote that fits on your key chain, or a smartphone App
•  Hide your vehicle registration showing your home address