Peterborough Police Launch Investigation of Stolen Vehicles Occurring Thursday Morning
/The Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit is investigating after three vehicles were stolen and three attempted car thefts occurred early Thursday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The incidents occurred in the early morning hours, with several victims reporting activity between 4 and 4:30 a.m. Five of the vehicles were Toyota Tundra model years 2022 and 2024 and one was a 2025 Lexus.
The vehicles were taken or attempted to be taken from several different locations, mainly in the west and south end of the city as reported by Peterborough Police. In two cases, tracking devices were ripped from the vehicles and found in other neighbourhoods.
Police say there was a series of similar thefts this past spring and the focus continues to be on Toyota vehicles, mainly trucks, larger and luxury SUVs. Peterborough Police asks residents with these vehicles to be extra vigilant.
Consider taking the following precautions:
parking another vehicle in front of the vehicle or in your garage, if possible, to make it difficult for thieves to drive off
if your vehicle comes with a tracking system, please make sure it is installed and activated
using a theft deterrent device
if you spot any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, please report it to Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x225 or 9-1-1 if it is an emergency or crime in progress.
