Thieves Targeting Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks in Brantford

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Theft and attempted theft of Five Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks in the last week has prompt brantford police to alert citizens.

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All Five Incidents Took Place at Different Addresses in the City, and Police Said thefts Still Occur Despite Prevention Efforts.

Vehicle Owners are advised to record the year, make, model and colour of vehicles owned, Along with the vehicle identification number (wine), flat license, serial numbers of any special Equipment installed, and any scratches or teeth that would distinction vehicles. This information should be kept in a safe place, as it is nEEDED if you need to report a vehicle theft.

The Following Steps are recommended to Deter Thieves from Stealing Your Vehicle:

  • Park your vehicle inside a secure, locked garage.
  • Consider the Purchase of A Device to Block the Onboard Diagnostic Port to Prevent the Reprogramming of the Vehicle’s Key Fob.
  • Use A Steering Wheel Locking Device.
  • When not in use, Put Your Key Fob Inside A Radio Frequency-Shielding Bag or Push Inside Your Home, Pocket, Or Purse to Block Cell Signals.
  • Always lock your vehicle and account for all rentals of all the vehicle’s keys.
  • Never Leave Your Vehicle Unattented While It’s Running.
  • Consider purchasing to gps tracker to put on your vehicle that may help font locate your vehicle and or suspects.
  • Consider the Purchase of A Home Video Surveillance System That Will Provide Quality Images Of Suspicious Activity Over A 24-hour Period.

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“If you observe Suspicious People in your Neighbourhood, Looking Into Vehicles, we encourage you to postpone this to Police Imperitelly,” Said BPS Communications Manager Robin Matthews-Osmond. “Doing So Will Assist Investigators to Track Patterns of Criminal Behaviour and Potentiallly identify suspects.”

Anyone Witnessing A Crime in Progress Should Call 9-1-1. No-emergency incidents can be reported by calling 519-756-7050 or online at Brantfordpolice.ca.

Anonymous Information can be provided by Calling Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 Or 1-800-222-8477 or online at Brant-Brantford Stoppers crime.

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