Theft of a Motor Vehicle
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Aug 16, 2015, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment received information regarding a motor vehicle that was missing and being reported as stolen.
The vehicle was a Light Blue 2006 Dodge Caravan; Ontario Plate BVPN 115
It was last seen on Aug 16 at 02:15am parked in front of 17 Warbler Dr. in Manitouwadge on a paved parking spot. Police patrolled the Manitouwadge area and located the vehicle on a town easement behind Otter Ave.
Police are currently investigating this incident and ask anyone with information in relation to this incident to call your local OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $2,000.
The OPP Crime Prevention Section urges the public to “LOCK IT or LOSE IT”. Vehicles left unlocked, widows open, valuables in plain view, or even unlocked with keys in view, are a prime target for thieves. We encourage you to have vehicle locked, keys removed, windows closed, and valuables out of sight.