Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft (BEVT) Team are investigating a series of vehicle theft/attempted theft reports involving a newer model black GMC Sierra pickup truck.
The seven incidents occurred between Jan. 22 and Jan. 26 in the areas of:
- Langlaw Drive, Cambridge
- Swift Crescent, Cambridge
- Ferncliffe Street, Cambirdge
- Schooner Crescent, Waterloo
- Atlantic Boulevard, Waterloo
- Chestnut Ridge, Waterloo
- Angler Way, Waterloo
Each of these incidents occurred between the hours of 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.
One of the stolen vehicles, a Toyota Tundra pickup, was recovered by another police service in Peel Region.
The suspect vehicle is described as a 2022 or newer black GMC Seirra, double or crew cab pickup, with silver alloy wheels and a chrome grill.
Investigators are looking for any information on the driver or owner of the vehicle pictured.
The suspect is described as a male, about 20 years of age, with a black short beard and short black hair. The male was wearing black shoes, black Nike pants and a green army parka.
Investigators are looking to identify and speak to the individual pictured below in connection to these incidents.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service encourages individuals to consider taking measures to help prevent these thefts:
- Prior to purchasing any vehicle, consult the Équité Association list of most commonly stolen vehicles, available at https://www.equiteassociation.com/top-10-most-stolen-vehicles.
- Block the access to the onboard diagnostic port to prevent thieves from reprogramming the vehicle's key fob (a simple device can be purchased online).
- Use a steering wheel locking device to deter theft.
- Place the vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag/pouch to block radio signals when not in use.
- Consider equipping your vehicle with an aftermarket Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker or immobilizer unit. The tracker may assist police in locating the vehicle and/or suspects.
- Ensure all keys are accounted for and never left in the vehicle or unattended.
- If you observe suspicious people in your neighbourhood looking into vehicles, we encourage you to call police immediately.
If you observe suspicious people in your neighbourhood looking into vehicles, contact police immediately. This will assist investigators in tracking patterns of criminal behaviour and potentially identifying suspects.
A crime in progress can be reported by calling 911. Any non-emergency incidents can be reported by calling 519-570-9777.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to reducing vehicle theft as a recipient of funding provided by the Ontario Government Preventing Auto Theft Grant.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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