Vehicles stolen from Brampton, Mississauga area and beyond recovered in Amaranth
Published November 9, 2022 at 8:41 am
Police recovered seven vehicles stolen from Peel Region, York Region and Toronto.
Officers tracked down the vehicles after someone reported a stolen vehicle from York Region, OPP said in a press release. The vehicle was believed to be in Amaranth in Dufferin County, police said.
On Nov. 3, Dufferin OPP officers along with the Central Region Canine Unit and Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit searched a property in Amaranth and found seven stolen vehicles, police said.
Police found the following vehicles :
- Grey 2021 Toyota Highlander, value $55,000
- Black 2022 Toyota Highlander, value $60,000
- Grey 2019 Tacoma, value $45,000
- Grey 2022 Toyota Highlander, value $60,000
- Black 2019 Honda CRV, value $40,000
- Silver 2018 Honda CRV, value $40,000
- Black 2019 Honda CRV, $40,000
The vehicles were stolen from York Region, Peel Region and Toronto, police said. The total value was approximately $340,000.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information should to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
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OPP added electronic auto theft is on the rise as more vehicles are equipped with technology such as keyless entry fobs.
Thieves can copy fob information and steal cars right from people’s driveways. The term “relay thefts” involves the use of equipment designed to boost and exploit the signals sent out by a vehicle’s legitimate key fob. This allows for a thief to unlock and start an engine of a vehicle remotely.
OPP offer the following tips:
- Ensure your vehicle keys are kept well away from doors and windows
- Use a signal blocking pouch/box – they can block your key fob from transmitting its code to the vehicle as the pouch is lined with layers or metallic material
- Turn off the keyless fob wireless signal at night (refer to your car manual for instructions)
- Use a steering wheel lock or car alarm – this could add a significantly delay or be a deterrent for thieves
- Consider a secondary audible car alarm – which works by using sensors placed in different points of your vehicle
- Park in the garage (if possible)
- Insert a car tracker – unusual activity is monitored, and car can be tracked using GPS if stolen