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Officer checks vehicles during 'lock it or lose it' campaign

Of 46 vehicles checked, two were unlocked
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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BRADFORD - On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, a South Simcoe Police Service officer attended several parking lots in Bradford to provide the public with ‘Lock It Or Lose It’ checks on vehicles. Vehicles were inspected for unlocked doors and valuables in plain view such as purses, wallets and tools.

The officer conducted checks at the Highway 400/Highway 88 commuter lot, the Walmart to RBC parking lot and the Go Transit parking lot:

  • Vehicles checked - 46
  • Vehicles unlocked - two
  • Vehicles with valuables in sight - five

South Simcoe Police Service wants to remind our citizens to be vigilant about locking car doors anywhere you park. It's also important not to leave valuables in plain sight as this can unfortunately serve as an invitation to thieves.

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