January 9, 2013
HURON EAST – BREAK AND ENTER
HURON EAST –Huron OPP officers were notified on Jan. 8, 2013 of a theft that has taken place at a residence located in Huron East.
The victim reported to police that sometime between the start of December 2012 and Jan. 4, 2013 some pieces of female clothing were stolen from inside the residence. No other items were reported stolen.
Huron OPP would like to speak with other potential victims in the Huron East area that may have recently had female articles of clothing stolen from their residence.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
CRIME PREVENTION – PREVENT BREAK-INS
HURON COUNTY –Huron County OPP is reminding all citizens that break-ins often occur after the Christmas holidays end and the travelling season begins.
A sure fire way to prevent advertising what gifts you received is to ensure the boxes they came in are carefully packaged for disposal, not showing what the box contained and only left out just prior to garbage collection. This will prevent would-be-thieves from knowing what new gifts you received. The usual crime prevention tips always apply such as locking your doors and keeping all your personal affects secure at all times. Staggering the amount of boxes you put into the garbage each week is another way of advertising how many new gifts are potentially in the home.
For those citizens leaving to warmer climates over the next several weeks, the OPP urges you to ensure that your home is secure, someone is looking after it and that you ensure it has a “lived in” look. Having someone keep your driveway clear of snow and picking up the newspaper and/or mail while you are away is an added security measure as well. In fact having a neighbour park their vehicle in your unattended driveway will give it the added perception that someone is home.
For more tips on crime prevention, visit the OPP home page and click on the resource tab.
DIESEL FUEL STOLEN FROM TRACTOR
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH -Huron OPP officers are investigating the theft of approximately 400 litres of diesel fuel stolen from a tractor that was parked at Connect Equipment located on Amberley Road east of Lucknow. The thief cut a hole in the plastic gasoline tank, loaded the fuel and left the premises with a trailer. This crime took place sometime between 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2013 and 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2013. The value of the fuel is estimated at $400 however the cost to replace the gas tank is approximately $1,600.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Huron County residents may consider the following suggestions to reduce their risk of being a target to fuel theft:
- Consider installing a locking gas cap. Remember that many of the “fuel doors” that open remotely or with a key are flimsy and easily compromised.
- Avoid parking in dark, isolated areas (especially for extended periods).
- At home, park in a locked garage where possible. If you don’t have a garage, park as close as possible to the house.
- If you have bulk fuel stored on your property ensure you lock the tank and or dispenser to prevent access.
- Don’t hesitate to call police immediately if you witness suspicious activity in an area where fuel is stored or around parked vehicles. Be a good witness. Where possible, record the license plate number and/or vehicle and suspect descriptions.
