NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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The South Simcoe Police Service wants to make the public aware of the following vehicle theft-prevention tips after several recent reports of stolen vehicles.
Vehicle theft-prevention tips:
- Call police immediately to report suspicious people or activity
- Park in a locked garage, if possible. Most vehicles are stolen from residential driveways at night
- Keep your doors locked and windows up
- Do not leave your keys near the front door
- Store keys inside a radio frequency shielding bag/pouch to block cell signals
- Use a steering wheel lock. It will also act as a visible deterrent
- Install a lock on the data port. This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where the thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys
- Consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system
- Inspect your vehicle regularly and call police if you notice any suspicious potential tracking devices
- Never leave your vehicle unattended and running, even for short periods of time
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