KAWARTHA LAKES-One person has been arrested and chargedĀ in connection to a theft from a motor vehicle in Bobcaygeon.
On June 17th officers received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle which had occurred earlier that day in Bobcaygeon. Police say officers reviewed security footage and identified the suspect.
As a result of the investigation 58-year-old Douglas McRae of Bobcaygeon has been charged with;
- Trespassing at Night
- Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on June 28, 2022.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP reminds vehicle owners/passengers they can do simpleĀ things to decrease the risk of being victimized, such as:
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Never leave a running vehicle unattended
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Lock your doors
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Roll up your windows
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Keep valuables out of sight
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Keep your registration and proof of insurance in your wallet or purse, not in the glove box
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Pocket your keys
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā At night or during extended parking periods, always park in a well-lit area.
In addition, here is a list of the top 10 things our crime prevention experts suggest would-be thieves look for when looking for opportunities involving vehicles:
1.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Vehicle left running
2.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Unlocked doors or trunk
3.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Bags of any sort (especially shopping bags around the holiday season)
4.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Visible Electronics
5.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Phone Chargers showing
6.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Loose Change in view
7.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Sunglasses
8.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Tools
9.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Watch or other jewellery
10.Ā Ā Easy access to the trunk from the vehicle cab
Remember to call the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report suspicious activity as you see it, and or to report any thefts after the fact where there is no security footage/identifiable suspects consider using the online reporting system at: opp.ca/reporting