Sometime overnight on March 9, 2016 several vehicles were entered on Quin-mo-lac Road between Highway #62 and Jones Road in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. Property such as loose change, CDs, pocket knives and a small can of gasoline were stolen.
In addition, on March 10, 2016 at 4:30 a.m. members of Central Hastings OPP responded to an Isaac Street residence in the Municipality of Tweed after the homeowner interrupted two male suspects attempting to enter his vehicle. The males fled the area towards Pringle Street in a grey, late-model crew cab Ford F150 pickup truck with 4×4 decals on the rear quarter panel.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Hastings OPP at 613-473-4234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Central Hastings OPP reminds the public that thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity, where criminals will focus on the unlocked vehicles rather than locked vehicles.
Keep your vehicle locked at all times and pocket the key. Never leave your engine running even if you’re just leaving it unattended for a brief period of time.
Keep your vehicle clean and empty. Take all valuables such as purses, computers and cell phones with you. Even small items such as loose change can be desirable so remove it or store it in a closed compartment.
Put any recent shopping packages out of sight in the trunk and be sure to bring them into your residence at the end of the day.
Park your vehicle in well-lit areas. If you have a garage, use it and lock the door.
