High-end stolen vehicles found in shipping containers to be sent overseas: OPP
High-end stolen vehicles found in shipping containers to be sent overseas: OPP
Provincial police say officers found high-end stolen vehicles in shipping containers in Caledon, Ont., on Mon., June 20, 2022 (Supplied)
Police say three stolen vehicles were recovered from a shipping yard in Bolton.
They say the initial investigation revealed a vehicle was in a shipping container scheduled to be sent overseas.
Officers got a search warrant to check a sea container at the Coleraine Drive shipping yard and say they discovered three high-end vehicles that had been reported stolen from the Toronto area.
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Police say a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover SVR, a 2020 Lexus NX, and a 2019 Maserati Levante 61G were recovered.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say there have been no arrests.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.
LOCK IT OR LOST IT
Police urge drivers to lock up their vehicles, remove all valuables from sight and roll-up windows.
"Never leave your spare key or GPS in the vehicle," provincial police stated in a release.
They suggested always keeping the vehicle registration certificate and proof of insurance on you and not in your vehicle.
"Don't leave your car running while unattended," police added.
The OPP also said it's wise to alternate parking spots each day if parking in the same lot.
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