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.
While there is no guaranteed prevention measure against vehicle theft, the South Simcoe Police Service is providing the following tips that can help reduce the risk:
- 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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