Are you looking for answers on the rise in vehicle thefts in Milton and the surrounding area?
There will be a meeting at the Milton Sports Centre on the rise in auto thefts. It’s being run by Regional Councillor for Ward 4 Sameera Ali and Town Councillor for Ward Adil Khalqi. Also in attendance will be representatives from the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS).
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The discussion will cover prevention tips offered by the HRPS. Those include:
- Park your vehicle in a locked and secured garage
- Install an on-board diagnostic blocker
- Install a steering wheel lock device
- Combine the above measures with an aftermarket GPS tracking device
- Place vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag when not in use
- Lock your vehicle at all times
- Equip your vehicle with an alarm
- Install home security cameras that capture the exterior of your residence, including the driveway
- Take steps to conceal the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.)
The public meeting will be on Saturday, March 4th at the Milton Sports Centre. It will run 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. Call 911 if you witness a crime in progress. Call 905-825-4777 if you see suspicious vehicles or persons in your neighbourhood.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
