(Pembroke, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after separate reports of thefts from parked vehicles and a garage in the City of Pembroke.
In the early morning hours of January 26, 2024, unlocked vehicles parked on Somerset Street, Eganville Road, and Murray Street were targeted. Bank and credit cards were stolen from the vehicles, along with two pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Food and alcohol were also stolen from an unlocked garage on Somerset Street.
A person of interest in these incidents was riding a bicycle, carrying a backpack, and is described as wearing a balaclava, gloves, and dark winter clothing with a reflective stripe on the lower leg.
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes someone may have information that could assist police in solving this crime. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at +1 (613) 735-8477, or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous, and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to caller display, and we answer our phones 24 hours daily. You could also submit a tip online.
The UOV OPP would like to remind residents that would-be thieves may be out walking the streets looking for crimes of opportunity and an unlocked door, open window, or valuables in plain view can be an invitation to thieves.
The OPP remind all vehicle owners to take the following steps to reduce their chances of victimization:
• Roll up your vehicle windows
• Lock the vehicle and pocket the keys
• Park in a well-lit area if possible
• Never leave valuables in plain view
Locking up should also be applied to your home, garage, sheds, and out-buildings.
Lock it or Lose it!
