Police say thieves targeting specific model of pick-up truck in Georgina
Posted January 25, 2023 4:32 pm.
Last Updated January 25, 2023 4:36 pm.
If you drive a Dodge Ram pick-up truck, York Regional Police are advising you to be vigilant after that model was stolen three times over a two-day span in Georgina recently.
Police say they responded to reports of four separate vehicle thefts from residential driveways in Georgina between January 22 and 23.
“In three of the four incidents, the vehicles targeted were Dodge Ram pick-up trucks,” police revealed.
Police say three of the four stolen vehicles have since been recovered and the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators have previously warned that thieves are becoming more sophisticated in how they track and steal highly sought after vehicles.
York police offer these tips:
- Call police immediately to report suspicious people or activity
- If possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage. Most vehicles are stolen from a driveway
- Use a steering wheel lock. It will also act as a visible deterrent
- Install a lock on the data port. This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where the thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys
- Consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system
- Inspect your vehicle regularly and call police if you notice any suspicious potential tracking devices