An Orillia man has been charged after a vehicle was broken into and items were taken Friday morning.
At about 5 a.m., police received a call from a resident in the area of Westmount Drive whose vehicle had been broken into.
Orillia OPP responded and located the suspect nearby.
They arrested Trevor Griffiths, 50, and charged him with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a credit card.
He was released on an undertaking to attend the Orillia court April 26.
Police offer the following ‘Lock it or Lose it’ tips:
- Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
- If you have a garage, use it. Lock the garage door and your vehicle doors.
- Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area.
- Keep your vehicle registration certificate and proof of insurance on you at all times. Don’t leave these documents in your glove compartment.
- Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk.
- Inform your local police department if you see vehicles or vehicle-related activities that look suspicious.
