SCHREIBER, Ont. – Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public to keep vehicles locked after a series of recent thefts in Terrace Bay, about 200 kilometres east of Thunder Bay.
Police are reporting numerous thefts from unlocked vehicles in the community in recent weeks.
Several vehicles were entered and had items taken in the Terrace Heights and Parkway Place area on the evening of July 18 and early morning of July 19. Another instance occurred on Pine Street on July 25.
“With summer upon us there is an increase in foot traffic on our local streets which can lead to crimes of opportunity,” the OPP said in a release.
The force advises residents such thefts can often be prevented by simple steps like always rolling up windows and locking doors, parking in a well-lit area, and keeping valuable objects out of view.
The OPP is requesting that anyone with information about the incidents to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
